Home Care Worker (1) - SA Far South - Casual - Entry Level

Silverchain Group; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading home care provider in Australia is seeking a compassionate Home Care Worker to support older community members in maintaining their independence at home. You'll be responsible for providing essential home help services, assisting with daily tasks and offering social support. Ideal candidates will have a valid driver's license and a genuine interest in aged care. Competitive hourly rate plus superannuation and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate plus superannuation

Career development programs

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Valid Australian Driver's Licence and own insured vehicle.
• Interest in community or aged care, experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide home help services to aged care clients.
• Assist with household chores and meal preparation.
• Offer social support and transportation for activities.

Skills

Positive relationship building

Variety in daily tasks

Independence in problem-solving

Interest in community care

Job description

When was the last time you made a difference in someone's life? It takes a special person to be a Home Care Worker and help the older members of our community to maintain their home and enhance their wellbeing. We are looking for just that person to join the Silverchain team in the Christie Downs 5164 area.

What’s On Offer

• Work close to home – Home Care Workers needed now in the Christie Downs area.
• Award rate $38.56 per hour + Super + paid KM's
• Casual roles with a view to permanent part time positions.
• Employee benefits program + salary packaging up to $18,550 tax free each year.
• Accelerated learning programs to gain your professional qualifications (Cert 3).
• Paid CPR and First Aid courses.

What We’re Looking For

• Enjoy having variety in their day.
• Can build positive relationships with clients and their families.
• Care about assisting our aged community members to live independently at home for longer.
• Are comfortable working independently and finding solutions to everyday problems, knowing when to ask your manager for help.

In addition, you will need:

• A valid Australian Driver's Licence & your own insured, roadworthy vehicle.
• An interest in community care or aged care (experience preferred but not essential).

The role

In the role of Home Care Worker, you will be providing our aged care clients with home help services, such as:

• General housekeeping and making beds.
• Cleaning, mopping and vacuuming floors.
• Washing, folding and ironing laundry.
• Meal preparation and grocery shopping.
• Providing social support and transport to lifestyle activities.
• Helping the family carer to have a break or an opportunity to do other things.

Why choose Silverchain

Everyone at Silverchain, from our care teams to leadership, plays a vital role in delivering Best Care. It’s a team effort. Best Care is care that is safe, personal, connected and effective.

We are proudly one of the few Australian home care providers accredited in both national health and aged care standards. This means the quality of care we provide is expected to meet the same standards as a hospital or residential aged care facility.

As a not for profit organisation, we re-invest our funds into research and developing innovative models of care to set the industry benchmark for the provision of the best care in the home.

We'll also provide you with opportunities to help you develop and grow in your career, with training and education programs to help you achieve your goals.

How To Apply

To submit your application, click ‘Apply’. When you apply we will send you a link to a short online assessment from Vervoe so you can see what a day in the life of our Home Care Worker or Care Worker will be like.

Prior to commencement, every preferred candidate must complete a National Police check, Work Rights check and confirm their COVID-19 vaccination status (although not mandatory it is highly recommended).

At Silverchain Group, we recognise the positive contribution that a diverse workforce makes to our organisation where individuals can be authentic, are respected and celebrated. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people of all ages, gender, abilities, culturally diverse and linguistic backgrounds.

Silverchain Group has been trusted by Australians to deliver care that is differentiated by quality and safety for over 130 years.

At Silverchain, there’s no better feeling than being able to see firsthand the difference you make to the lives of others. Whether you’re in the office, a part of our care team or a clinician, working together helps us provide care in the home so clients can live independently, safely, and remain part of their community.

As a nationally accredited provider in health and aged care at home, we take our reputation seriously. We know what we do makes a difference for our clients, our communities, and you.

Find your work-life balance and join our chain of care today.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disabilities, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.