Care Worker

3 weeks ago

Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia Silverchain Group Full time
The Opportunity

When was the last time you made a difference in someone's life?

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 Cert III qualified person with at least 6 months experience in a similar role to join the Silverchain team in the Miami area.

What's On Offer
  • Guaranteed hours and shifts in the Miami area
  • Award rate $33.82 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 having variety in their day
  • Are passionate about providing an excellent service
  • Can build positive relationships with clients and their families
  • Remain calm when clients are having a bad day or when delays occur, and move on quickly to the next client
  • Are comfortable working independently and finding solutions, knowing when to ask your manager for help

In addition, you will need:

  • A valid Australian Driver's Licence & your own insured, roadworthy vehicle
  • Certificate III or above in Aged Care or Individual Support or Disability
  • Experience of 6 months or more in a similar role, with experience in personal care, manual handling, hoist training and medications
The Role

In the role of Care Worker you will provide 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 transportation to lifestyle activities or appointments
  • Helping the family carer to have a break or time to do other things
Why Choose Silverchain
  • Best Care is safe, personal, connected and effective, and is delivered by our care teams and leadership
  • We are accredited in national health and aged care standards, ensuring quality of care
  • As a not-for-profit, we reinvest funds into research and innovative models of care
  • Opportunities to develop and grow your career with training and education programs
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 to 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. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people of all ages, genders, abilities, culturally diverse and linguistic backgrounds.

For more information contact our recruitment team at talent.khs@silverchain.org.au. Please note that we do not accept applications via email.

Location: Varsity Lakes, Queensland, Australia


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