AddressThe opportunity
Care Aide - Rockingham
- Attractive salary packaging options - up to $18,550 tax free
- 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 part time basis.
We are seeking applicants with availability across Mon to Fri between the hours of 0800 - 1600 and work minimum 60 hours per fortnight. Applicants will need to demonstrate flexibility and commitment to shifts on offer to ensure continuity of services to our clients. This position is based at our Rockingham Social Centre. You will be required to drive our clients in our Silverchain bus.
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.
About you
Your commitment to our values of – Integrity, Respect, Trust and Compassion 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 working in the community as a Care Aide, Support Worker is desirable
- Have experience within Palliative Care is desirable
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to prioritise workload and work independently.
- Current motor vehicle driver’s licence (with no restrictions) and access to a reliable registered motor vehicle with a minimum of third party insurance.
Benefits
- Professional Development supported & Study Leave supported
- Internal referral rewards - refer a friend or family member receive a $250 e-voucher
- Salary packaged vehicle options
- Opportunity to purchase extra leave
- Comprehensive orientation programme
- Devices and consumables provided to assist you in delivering care (including laptop and smart phone)
- Subsidised gym membership - $15 per week to access hundreds of different fitness venues
- Health insurance programmes - 12% discount with HBF
- Social club discounts - cheaper tickets to cinemas, theatre shows, Zoo, Aqwa, Scitech, Adventure World and more *providers subject to change
- Mental health support - up to 3 free sessions with a degree-qualified psychologist per year
How to apply
To submit your application, click ‘Apply’.
Please attach evidence of any educational qualifications / certificates listed as mandatory. This can be done by uploading to the 'Additional Documents' section of the application.
If you require assistance in completing this application, pls call our friendly Recruitment Team on 1300 724 463.
Based on Silver Chain Group Policy and Government Directions, you will be required to provide evidence of vaccination against COVID-19, or evidence of a medical exemption in order to commence employment with Silver Chain.
We reserve the right to commence the recruitment process and extend or withdraw this advertisement prior to the closing date. Please note that unsolicited applications from agencies will not be accepted.
About Silverchain Group
With a proud history Silverchain is the leading provider of high-quality health and aged care in the homes and communities of more than 105,000 Australians every year. Where careers and community connect: our greatest strength is our people. As an employer of choice we provide expert care for your career with ongoing resources, support, training and opportunities for career development. Driven by our values of integrity, respect, trust and compassion, we aspire to create a better home care system for all Australians.
Silverchain are proud members of the Diversity Council of Australia. 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, genders, abilities, culturally diverse and linguistic backgrounds.
