Compassionate Home Care Worker | Guaranteed Hours 8–2

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

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hours

Award rate AUD 34.42/hour + Super

Paid kilometres

Salary packaging up to AUD 18,550

CPR & First Aid courses

Accelerated learning programs

Job summary

Silverchain is seeking a Care Worker in Coffs Harbour and surrounding areas to support elderly clients in home care. You will provide personal and practical assistance, including housekeeping, meal prep and medication support, helping clients stay independent at home.

The role offers guaranteed shifts, an award rate of AUD 34.42 per hour plus super and paid travel, with opportunities for additional training and accreditation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 months experience in a similar professional role.
• Valid Australian Driver's Licence and own insured vehicle.
• Experience in 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 with medications and mobility.

Skills

Compassionate care

Relationship building

Independent work

Time management

Education

Certificate III

Tools

Hoist training

Medication administration

Job description

Silverchain is seeking a Care Worker in Coffs Harbour and surrounding areas to support elderly clients in home care. You will provide personal and practical assistance, including housekeeping, meal prep and medication support, helping clients stay independent at home.

The role offers guaranteed shifts, an award rate of AUD 34.42 per hour plus super and paid travel, with opportunities for additional training and accreditation.