AddressHome Care Role with a Difference
Silverchain Private Care is part of Australia's leading specialist in-home care provider, Silverchain, where we can offer you an exciting, flexible care career as part of a passionate team.
We are seeking experienced Personal Care Workers committed to the highest quality care for our Privately Funded Clients.
As a Personal Care Worker with Silverchain Private Care, you will assist clients with:
- A range of needs such as supporting Personal Care like showering and grooming, as well as well-being, such as maintaining a healthy diet and social connection
- Your approach to care will be holistic and may include other duties such as light cleaning, laundry, shopping and general home help as required.
- There may also be opportunities to assist with client coordination support.
Start dates
Immediate starts are available. Alternatively, you can let us know when you're planning to start work and we can reserve your placement in advance.
Shifts and rosters
We have a range of permanent part-time and casual opportunities to suit your availability.
Silverchain Private Care provides care services, we can offer regular and flexible shifts throughout the day.
We welcome enquiries for half days or during school hours.
About you
You have passion with purpose and are driven by excellence. Your work and support enrich everyone.
This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of people's lives and support them to live independently in their own homes. You can make a real difference by making them feel valued and cared for and take pride in your work as part of a long-standing not-for-profit success story.
For this role you will need:
- Certificate III in Individual Support (Aging, Home and Community) or equivalent
- Be willing to service clients across inner metropolitan Melbourne, including Bayside and Boroondara
- Community care experience (or relevant industry experience)
- Access to a registered vehicle, suitable for work purposes
- Current Australian driver's license
- Physically able to fulfil the requirements of the role
Why choose Silverchain Private Care
- Great work life balance with flexible hours to suit your needs
- Travel allowance for travel between clients
- Generous salary packaging of up to $18,550 tax free per year
- 17.5% leave loading with options to purchase leave
- Smart phone and other equipment provided to help you perform your work
- On the job training, with great career opportunities and future pathways available
- Exclusive fitness and health insurance discounts
- Comprehensive health and wellbeing resources and support
- Be part of a nationally acclaimed not-for-profit health and aged care industry leader with more than 125 years' experience
Apply now
To submit your application, and to view the Position Description and Application Guide, click the ‘Apply' link below.
Please note, you will need to provide evidence of vaccination against COVID-19 including booster requirements or evidence of a medical exemption in order to commence employment with Silver Chain as well as a national police clearance and medical appraisal.
Silver Chain 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, gender, abilities, culturally diverse and linguistic backgrounds.
