Care Aide

**Attractive salary packaging options - up to $18,550 tax free**:

- **Leave loading payments**:

- **Friendly, supportive working environment**:

- **Ongoing training and development opportunities**

We have an immediate opportunity for experienced and passionate community support workers to join Silver Chain Group in the position of
**Care Aide** on a
**PERMANENT full TIME**
**basis**.

We are seeking applicants with availability Mon to Fri between the hours of 0800 to 1600. Applicants will need to demonstrate flexibility and commitment to shifts on offer to ensure continuity of services to our clients.

**This position will predominantly work in the following suburbs**:
**Fremantle Social Centre**

**About you**

We are seeking experienced individuals who share our vision of providing the world’s best health and aged care in the home, so Australians can confidently live their lives as they choose. Your commitment to our values of - Care, Community, Integrity and Excellence will be reflected in your approach and the way in which you provide services and care within the community.

**To be successful in this role, you will possess**:

- Certificate III in Aged Care, Individual Support, HACC or Disability.
- Experience delivering low, moderate and complex care, preferably within the community.
- Fantastic interpersonal skills with the ability to prioritise workload and work independently.
- Solid working knowledge of the Wellness Approach (HACC) and understand the concept of early intervention and restorative care.
- Satisfactory national Police Certificate (on commencement of employment and updated every three years per the Aged Care Act 1997).
- Current motor vehicle driver’s licence (with no restrictions) and access to a reliable registered motor vehicle with a minimum of third party insurance.

**Key responsibilities**

Our Care Aides deliver exceptional care and support to our clients, enhancing and encouraging their ability to participate in their own care to maintain their independence. Responsibilities can include skin care, toileting, general hygiene, grooming, dressing, fitting and removal of pressure stockings, mobility, fluid intake, feeding, meal preparation, respite and assisting with medication. Support may also be required with general housekeeping, social support and basic first aid.

**Benefits**
- Travel Allowance of $.78 per kilometre for travel between clients
- Smart phone provided to perform your work
- Excellent salary packaing options
- Leave loading payments
- Access to Health Care benefits & Social Club - discounted tickets for movies, the zoo and more (dependant on location)

**Our process**

Should you be shortlisted we will invite you to complete an on-line video interview which helps us assess your suitability against the role.

Interview may commence prior to advertising end date

**About Silver Chain**

At Silver Chain, our greatest strength is our people. Driven by our values of integrity, respect, trust and compassion, we aspire to create a better home care system for all Australians. With a proud history of more than 125 years, Silver Chain is an employer of choice and the leading provider of high-quality health and aged care in the homes and communities of more than 65,000 Western Australians every year. Join our team of more than 4,450 staff, caring for more than 105,000 clients across Australia. We’ll provide you with opportunities to help you develop and grow in your career, with training and education programs to help you achieve your goals.

Silver Chain Group are proud members of the Diversity Council of Australia