It takes a special person to be a Care Worker and help the older members of our community to maintain their independence and wellbeing. We are looking for just that person with 3 months or more experience in a similar role to join the Silver chain team in the Fullarton 5063 area.
What’s On Offer
- Guaranteed hours and shifts
- Award rate $32.74 per hour + Super + paid KM’s
- Employee benefits program + salary packaging up to $18,550 tax free each year.
- Accelerated learning programs to gain your professional qualifications (Cert 3).
- Paid CPR and First Aid courses.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for people who:
- Enjoy having variety in their day.
- Are passionate about providing an excellent service.
- Can build positive relationships with clients and their families.
- Don’t sweat the small stuff. Sometimes your client will be having a bad day or traffic delays you, but you know not to take this personally and can shake it off before your next client.
- Are comfortable working independently and finding solutions to everyday problems, knowing when to ask your manager for help.
In addition, you will need:
- A valid Australian Driver’s Licence & your own insured, roadworthy vehicle.
- Experience of 3 months or more in a similar role
The role
In the role of Home Care Worker, you will be providing our aged care clients with home help services such as:
- General housekeeping and making beds.
- Cleaning, mopping and vacuuming floors.
- Washing, folding and ironing laundry.
- Meal preparation and grocery shopping.
You will also be providing our aged care clients with personal care services such as:
- Getting clients out of bed, showered and dressed for the day.
- Assisting with mobility and therapy goals.
- Providing complex care for customers with high care needs, such as dementia.
- Providing social and emotional support.
- Providing the client with transport to lifestyle activities or appointments.
- Helping the family carer to have a break or an opportunity to do other things.
Why choose Silverchain
Everyone at Silverchain, from our care teams to leadership, plays a vital role in delivering Best Care. It’s a team effort. Best Care is care that is safe, personal, connected and effective.
Q1: What experience do I need to apply?
A: You’ll need at least 3 months of experience in a similar care or support role.
Q2: Do I need any formal qualifications?
A: Not initially. However, Silverchain offers accelerated learning programs to help you gain a Certificate III in Individual Support while you work.
Q3: What type of support will I provide to clients?
A: Your role includes home help tasks (cleaning, laundry, meal prep, grocery shopping) and personal care services (assisting with showering, dressing, mobility, dementia support, and providing transport).