Compassionate Home Care Worker | Guaranteed Hours

Silverchain Group; Hobart; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hours

Competitive award rate + Super

Employee benefits program + salarypack

Accelerated learning program

CPR and First Aid training

Job summary

Silverchain Group in Hobart and surrounding areas is seeking a Care Worker to help older Australians maintain independence and wellbeing through home care services.

You will provide general housekeeping, meal prep, personal care, medication support and mobility assistance, with options for transport and family respite.

The role requires at least 3 months of relevant experience, a valid Australian driver's licence and own insured vehicle, with training opportunities and competitive award rate.

Qualifications

• At least 3 months experience in a similar professional role.
• Valid Australian Driver's Licence and your own insured vehicle.
• Experience with personal care, manual handling, hoist training and medications.

Responsibilities

• General housekeeping and making beds.
• Cleaning, mopping and vacuuming floors.
• Washing, folding and ironing laundry.
• Meal preparation and grocery shopping.
• Getting clients out of bed, showered and dressed for the day.
• Assisting clients to take their medications.
• Assisting with mobility and therapy goals.
• Providing complex care for customers with high care needs, such as dementia.
• Providing social and emotional support.
• Providing client transport to lifestyle activities or appointments.
• Helping the family carer to have a break or an opportunity to do other things.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Independence

Driving

Job description

Silverchain Group in Hobart and surrounding areas is seeking a Care Worker to help older Australians maintain independence and wellbeing through home care services.

You will provide general housekeeping, meal prep, personal care, medication support and mobility assistance, with options for transport and family respite.

The role requires at least 3 months of relevant experience, a valid Australian driver's licence and own insured vehicle, with training opportunities and competitive award rate.