Support Worker - Bridgetown and surrounds

SilverChain; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 63,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Mobile phone provided

Discounts from health insurers and gym

Social club discounts

Education support programs

Referral program

Job summary

SilverChain is seeking a dedicated Care Aide to support clients in Bridgetown and surrounding areas. This casual role mainly runs Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10am to 6pm, with travel between clients' homes.

You will deliver personal care and daily living assistance, using a mobile app to follow schedules. A valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle are essential, and you’ll join a not-for-profit organisation committed to high-quality, community-based care.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent is highly desirable; not essential.
• Minimum 3 months care worker experience with a relevant certificate; 6+ months if no certificate.
• Experience in home care/community setting is desirable.
• Valid driver's license with access to insured vehicle is essential.
• Ability to work autonomously, travelling between clients’ homes via digital schedules.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality personal care and support to clients.
• Provide personal care: showering, grooming and toileting.
• Assist with medication as required.
• Prepare meals and support nutrition needs.
• Provide domestic assistance and housekeeping.
• Offer social support and community engagement.
• Follow the digital schedule and care plans on the mobile app.
• Travel between clients’ homes with reliable transport.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Digital scheduling app usage

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care

Tools

Driver's License

Job description

Care Aide – Bridgetown and surrounds – WA

We're recruiting experienced Care Aides for a casual role, mainly needed Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 10am and 6pm.

Applicants must live in Balingup, Benjinup, Boyup Brook, Bridgetown, Catterick, Dinninup, Glenlynn, Greenbushes, Hester, Hester Brook, Kangaroo Gully, Mayanup, North Greenbushes, Scotts Brook, Sunnyside, Wilga West, Winnejup, Yornup,

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

• $46.07 per hour (inclusive of 25% Loading) + super.
• Travel allowance of $1.03per 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’ License 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.

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