Support Worker - Lancelin and surrounds

SilverChain; Lancelin; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage included loading

Travel allowance

Mobile phone for work

Discounts & health cover

Social club discounts

Education support

Referral scheme

Job summary

Silverchain is recruiting Care Aides for a casual position across Lancelin and surrounding areas in WA. The role involves traveling between clients’ homes to provide personal care, grooming, medication assistance and meal preparation, with a mobile app guiding schedules.

A reliable vehicle and a current Driver’s Licence are essential. Offered benefits include a wage of $46.11 per hour (including 25% loading), travel allowance, a mobile phone for work, and access to discounts, education support,

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent is highly desirable.
• Relevant care experience in home care/community setting is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are 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.

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care, Individual Support, HACC, Disability

Job description

Care Aide – Lancelin and surrounds – WA

We’re recruiting Care Aides for a casual role, mainly needed Monday, Tuesday, Friday between 8am to 4pm.

Applicants must live in Caraban, Gabbadah, Guilderton, Woodridge, Seabird, Ledge Point, Karakin, Lancelin, Nilgen, Wedge Island, Neergabby, or Wanerie.

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, 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.

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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