Compassionate Home Care Worker — Flexible Hours, Growth

Silverchain; North Canberra; On-site; AUD 49,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits program

Salary packaging up to $18,550 taxfree

Paid CPR and First Aid courses

Accelerated learning programs

Job summary

Silverchain in Ngunnawal and surrounding suburbs is seeking a Home Care Worker to help older clients remain independent at home. You will provide practical home help, transport for activities and social support, with a focus on compassionate, safe care.

Applicants should have 3–6 months in aged care, a current Australian driver’s licence and an insured vehicle; training opportunities, including Cert III, are supported.

Qualifications

• Experience in community care or aged care preferred (3–6 months).
• Valid Australian driver’s licence and your own insured, roadworthy vehicle.
• Ability to work independently and manage daily tasks.
• Commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate home care.

Responsibilities

• General housekeeping, making beds, cleaning floors.
• Washing, folding and ironing laundry.
• Meal preparation and grocery shopping.
• Providing social support and transport to lifestyle activities.
• Assist family carer to have a break or time for other things.

Skills

People skills

Customer service

Relationship building

Independence

Problem solving

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care

Tools

Driver's license

Vehicle ownership

Job description

Silverchain in Ngunnawal and surrounding suburbs is seeking a Home Care Worker to help older clients remain independent at home. You will provide practical home help, transport for activities and social support, with a focus on compassionate, safe care.

Applicants should have 3–6 months in aged care, a current Australian driver’s licence and an insured vehicle; training opportunities, including Cert III, are supported.