Support Worker - Bridgetown and surrounds - WA

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

Benefits offered by this job

Mobile phone provided

Travel allowance

Health discounts

Education support programs

Referral scheme

Job summary

Silverchain is recruiting experienced Care Aides for a casual role in Bridgetown and surrounds (WA). The role involves independent travel between clients’ homes to provide high-quality personal care and support, including showering, grooming, toileting and medication assistance.

We offer a hourly rate of $46.11 (including 25% loading) plus super, travel allowance and a work mobile phone. Applicants should have a relevant Certificate and drivers license, and be able to work Monday–Friday 9am–4pm.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Aged Care, Individual Support, HACC, Disability is highly desirable.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (verbal & written) skills are 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.

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

Communication skills

Autonomy

Mobility to travel between clients’ at

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care

Individual Support

HACC

Disability

Job description

Care Aide – Bridgetown and surrounds – WA

We’re recruiting experienced Care Aides for a casual role, mainly needed Monday-Friday between 9am and 4pm.

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

• $46.11 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’ 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.

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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