Support Worker - Beeliar, Hammond Park and surrounds - WA

Silverchain; Cockburn, Randwick; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mobile phone for work

Travel allowance

Retailer discounts

Social club benefits

Education support programs

Referral scheme

Job summary

Silverchain is recruiting experienced Care Aides for a casual role across Beeliar, Hammond Park and surrounding areas in WA. Shifts are Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 3:00pm, with ongoing regular work and potential to move to a permanent role after three months based on performance and business needs.

Care Aides provide high-quality personal care at clients' homes, including showering, grooming, meal preparation and medication assistance, travelling between visits using a mobile app.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Aged Care / Individual Support is highly desirable, though not essential.
• Minimum of 3 months relevant care worker experience with a Certificate; 6+ months without a Certificate.
• Experience in home care/community settings is highly desirable.
• A valid Drivers’ Licence with access to an insured vehicle is essential.
• Ability to travel between homes using a digital schedule and a mobile app.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care and support that promotes client independence.
• Provide personal care, including showering, grooming and toileting.
• Assist with medication as required.
• Prepare meals and support clients with nutrition needs.
• Provide domestic assistance and general housekeeping.
• Offer social support and community engagement.
• Follow a predetermined schedule while travelling between clients’ homes.
• Use a mobile app to access and follow digital schedules and care plans independently.
• Maintain unrestricted access to a reliable vehicle for travel between visits.

Skills

Care experience

Interpersonal skills

Mobile app usage

Driver's license

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care / Individual Support

Job description

Care Aide - Beeliar, Hammond Park and surrounds - WA

We’re recruiting experienced Care Aides for a casual role, mainly needed Monday-Friday between 7:00am and 3:00pm. This casual role offers ongoing regular shifts, with the potential to secure a permanent role after three months based on performance and business needs.

Applicants must live in Anketell, Aubin Grove, Beeliar, Coogee, Hamilton Hill, Hammond Park, Henderson, Lake Coogee, Maneogalup, Munster, North Coogee, Spearwood, Wandi, or Wattleup.

The role involves delivering high-quality personal care and support, including showering, grooming, toileting, medication assistance, meal preparation, domestic tasks and community-based social support. Care Aides work independently, travelling between clients’ homes, so a reliable vehicle and confidence using a mobile app to follow schedules and care plans are essential.

What’s on offer

• $46.11 per hour (inclusive of 25% Loading) + super.
• Travel allowance of $1.05 per k/m.
• Provided with a mobile phone for work purposes.
• Discounts from several retailers, health insurance & fitness providers etc. incl. HBF, Medibank and NIB.
• Social club discounts - cheaper tickets to events & attractions incl. cinemas, theatre shows, Zoo, Aqwa, Scitech, Adventure World and more.
• Several recognition and education support programs available.
• Referral Scheme – receive $250 e-voucher, for each friend or family member you refer, who commences work with Silverchain.

What we’re looking for

• Certificate III in Aged Care, Individual Support, HACC, Disability is highly desirable, although not essential.
• Those with a relevant Certificate will require a minimum of 3 months relevant care worker experience. Those without a relevant Certificate will require a minimum of 6+ months relevant care worker experience (FTE).
• Experience working in a home care/community setting is highly desirable.
• A valid Drivers’ Licence with unrestricted access to a registered vehicle which is appropriately insured and in good condition, is essential.
• Ability and willingness to work autonomously in the community, travelling from home to home, referring to a digital schedule and care plan, via a mobile app, will be essential.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (verbal & written) skills are essential.

The role

• Deliver high-quality care and support that promotes client independence.
• Provide personal care, including: Showering, Grooming and Toileting
• Assist with medication as required.
• Prepare meals and support clients with nutrition needs.
• Provide domestic assistance and general housekeeping.
• Offer social support and community engagement.
• Follow a predetermined schedule while travelling between clients’ homes.
• Use a mobile app to access and follow digital schedules and care plans independently.
• Maintain unrestricted access to a reliable vehicle for travel between visits.

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, our ambition is to create a better home care system for all Australians and we develop innovative models of care to set the industry benchmark.

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.

At Silver Chain 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.

Kindly note that we do not accept applications via email. Unsolicited applications from agencies will not be accepted. We reserve the right to commence the recruitment process and extend or withdraw this advertisement prior to the closing date.

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