Compassionate Home Care Worker - Guaranteed Hours

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

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hours and shifts

Award rate $34.42 per hour + Super + 1

Employee benefits program + salary‑tag

Salary packaging up to $18,550 tax‑f`

Accelerated learning programs (Cert 3)

Paid CPR and First Aid courses

Job summary

Silverchain is seeking a Care Worker to help older Australians in Melton and surrounding areas. The role involves home help and personal care services, with duties such as housekeeping, meal prep, getting clients out of bed, assisting with medications, and mobility support.

Applicants should have at least 3 months of relevant experience, a valid Australian driver's licence and their own insured vehicle. The position offers guaranteed hours, an Award rate of $34.42 per hour plus super, and

Qualifications

• At least 3 months experience in a similar professional role.
• Experience in personal care, manual handling, hoist training and medications.

Responsibilities

• General housekeeping, 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; assisting with medications.
• Assisting with mobility and therapy goals; supporting clients with high care needs (e.g., dementia).
• Providing social and emotional support; transporting clients to activities or appointments.

Education

Cert 3

Job description

Silverchain is seeking a Care Worker to help older Australians in Melton and surrounding areas. The role involves home help and personal care services, with duties such as housekeeping, meal prep, getting clients out of bed, assisting with medications, and mobility support.

Applicants should have at least 3 months of relevant experience, a valid Australian driver's licence and their own insured vehicle. The position offers guaranteed hours, an Award rate of $34.42 per hour plus super, and