AddressShort Description
- Monday - Friday (No weekend work!)
- Minimum of 45 hours per fortnight
- Shifts between 07:00am - 4:30pm
The opportunity
We have multiple opportunities for experienced and passionate Personal Care Workers (Care Aides) to join Silverchain Group in Kalgoorlie. As a Care Aide in in Kalgoorlie you will be providing care to clients located in Boulder, Coolgardie, Hannans, Kambalda East/West, Lamington, Mullingar, Piccadilly, Somerville, South Kalgoorlie, Victory Heights and Williamstown.
Pay Rate:
- Care Worker: $31.77 (Perm Part time) + Super
- Travel allowance of $0.96 per k/m
- Attractive salary packaging options - up to $18,550 tax free
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
- Certificate III in Aged Care, Individual Support, HACC or Disability OR 6-12 months experience is a similar role
- Experience working in the community as a Care Aide, Support Worker is desirable
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to prioritise workload and work independently
- Sucessfully undergo a pre employment medical assessment
- Current motor vehicle driver’s licence (with no restrictions) and own reliable registered motor vehicle with a minimum of third party insurance
- Confident transporting clients in your car to appointments, shopping etc
- Based on Silverchain Group Policy, you will be required to provide evidence of vaccination against COVID-19 including booster, or evidence of an authorised medical exemption in order to commence employment with Silverchain
Big Benefits when you join Silverchain
- Salary packaging - up to $18,550 tax free per annum
- Leave loading 17.5%
- Travel allowance of $0.96 per k/m
- 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
- Smart phone & training provided to perform your work
- Internal referral rewards - refer a friend or family member receive a $250 e-voucher
Interested?
To submit your application, and to view a copy of the Position Description, click ‘Apply'.
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.
At Silver Chain 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.
About Silverchain Group
At Silverchain, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and respected. We believe that diversity drives innovation and brings unique perspectives to our organisation. We are committed to ensuring that all employees, regardless of their background or identity, are given equal opportunities to thrive and succeed in their careers. Through our Community Impact and Inclusion Strategy, Silverchain is dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels comfortable being themselves and contributing to our shared vision of delivering outstanding healthcare services to our clients. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all ages, gender, abilities, culturally diverse and linguistic backgrounds and LGBTQIA+ community.
