Support Worker - Mount Lawley and surrounds - WA

Silverchain; Willowra; On-site; AUD 63,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mobile phone provided

Travel allowance

Discounts on health insurance & gym

Retailer discounts

Social club discounts

Referral scheme

Job summary

Silverchain is hiring Care Aides for Mount Lawley and surrounding areas in Western Australia. The role is casual, Monday–Friday, 7:00am–3:00pm, requiring travel to clients' homes with a reliable vehicle and use of a mobile app to follow care plans.

The package includes a competitive hourly rate of AUD 46.11 (loading included) plus super, travel allowance, and access to a mobile phone, with additional discounts and education support programs.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Aged Care or related qualification is highly desirable.
• 3–6+ months care experience for non-qualified applicants.
• Experience in home care/community setting is highly desirable.
• Valid driver’s license with access to insured vehicle is essential.
• Ability to work autonomously traveling between client homes using a digital schedule.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care and support to promote client independence.
• Provide personal care (showering, grooming, toileting).
• Assist with medication as required.
• Prepare meals and support nutrition needs.
• Provide domestic assistance and housekeeping.
• Offer social support and community engagement.
• Follow schedules while travelling between clients’ homes using a mobile app.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Autonomy in community work

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care

HACC/Disability knowledge

Tools

Mobile app for schedules

Job description

Care Aide – Mount Lawley and surrounds – WA

We’re recruiting experienced Care Aides for a casual role, needed Monday–Friday between 7:00am and 3:00pm.

Applicants must live in North Perth, East Perth, Highgate, Leederville, West Perth, Mount Lawley, Kings Park and Northbridge.

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 $1.05per 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 would require a minimum of 3 months relevant care worker experience. Those without a relevant Certificate would 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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