Care Worker

4 days ago

Melton, Australia Silverchain Group Full time
The Opportunity

It takes a special person to be a Care Worker and help the older members of our community to maintain their independence and wellbeing. We are looking for a person with at least 3 months experience in a similar professional role to join the Silverchain team in the Melton area.

Job Description

In the role of Care Worker you will be providing our aged care clients with home help services such as general housekeeping and personal care, helping maintain independence and wellbeing.

What's On Offer
  • Guaranteed hours and shifts in Melton area
  • Award rate $32.74 per hour + Super + Paid KM's
  • Employee benefits program + salary packaging up to $18,550 tax free each year
  • Accelerated learning programs to gain your professional qualifications (Cert 3)
  • Paid CPR and First Aid courses
What We're Looking For
  • Enjoy variety in your day.
  • Are passionate about providing an excellent service.
  • Can build positive relationships with clients and their families.
  • Don't sweat the small stuff; you'll encounter delays or challenges, but you know how to reset and continue.
  • Are comfortable working independently and finding solutions, knowing when to ask your manager for help.
Requirements
  • A valid Australian Driver's Licence and your own insured, roadworthy vehicle
  • Experience of 3 months or more in a similar professional role, with experience in personal care, manual handling, hoist training and medications
The Role

Care Worker responsibilities include home help services such as:

  • General housekeeping and making beds
  • Cleaning, mopping and vacuuming floors
  • Washing, folding and ironing laundry
  • Meal preparation and grocery shopping

You will also provide personal care services such as:

  • Getting clients out of bed, showered and dressed for the day
  • Assisting clients to take their medications
  • Assisting with mobility and therapy goals
  • Providing complex care for customers with high care needs, such as dementia
  • Providing social and emotional support
  • Providing transport to lifestyle activities or appointments
  • Helping the family carer to have a break or an opportunity to do other things
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 accredited in both national health and aged care standards, reflecting the quality of care we provide.
  • As a not-for-profit organisation, we reinvest funds into research and developing innovative models of care to set industry benchmarks for in-home care.
  • We'll also provide you with opportunities to develop and grow in your career, with training and education programs to help you achieve your goals.
How To Apply

To submit your application, click 'Apply'.

When you apply we will send you a link to a short online assessment from Vervoe so you can see what a day in the life of our Home Care Worker or Care Worker will be like.

Prior to commencement, every preferred candidate must complete a National Police check, Work Rights check and confirm their COVID-19 vaccination status (although not mandatory, it is highly recommended).

At Silverchain 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.

Job Details
  • Seniority level: Entry level
  • Employment type: Part-time
  • Job function: Other
  • Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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