Compassionate Home Care Worker (Mon–Fri, Guaranteed Hours)

Silver Chain Group; Coffs Harbour; Hybrid; AUD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hours

Award rate $34.42 per hour + Super

Paid KM's

Salary packaging up to $18,550 tax‑f​r

CPR and First Aid courses

Job summary

Silverchain is seeking a Care Worker to support older Australians in Coffs Harbour and surrounding areas. The role focuses on home care, including housekeeping, meal prep and personal care, with an award rate and benefits.

A valid driver’s licence and vehicle are required, along with experience in personal care and medication support. Guaranteed hours and shifts, plus training opportunities and a pathway to Cert 3, are offered.

Qualifications

• At least 3 months experience in a similar professional role with personal care, manual handling, hoist training and medications.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage daily client needs with support from a supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Provide home help services: housekeeping, making beds, cleaning, laundry, meal preparation and grocery shopping.
• Deliver personal care: assisting with mobility, getting clients out of bed, showering and dressing, assisting with medications.
• Support clients to attend lifestyle activities and appointments; provide social and emotional support.

Skills

3+ months experience in a similar role

Education

Certificate III (or progress towards)

Tools

Valid driver’s licence

Own insured vehicle

Job description

Silverchain is seeking a Care Worker to support older Australians in Coffs Harbour and surrounding areas. The role focuses on home care, including housekeeping, meal prep and personal care, with an award rate and benefits.

A valid driver’s licence and vehicle are required, along with experience in personal care and medication support. Guaranteed hours and shifts, plus training opportunities and a pathway to Cert 3, are offered.