Part-Time Care Worker

The Opportunity

It takes a special person to be a Home Care Worker and help the older members of our community to maintain their home and enhance their 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 Bowral area.

What’s on offer

• Work close to home – Home Care Workers needed now in the Bowral area
• Award rate $42.28 per hour + Super + Paid KM's
• Casual roles with a view to permanent part time positions
• Employee benefits program + salary packaging up to $18,550 tax free each year
• Paid CPR and First Aid courses.

What we’re looking for

We are looking for people who:

• Enjoy having variety in their day.
• Are passionate about providing an excellent service.
• Can build positive relationships with clients and their families.
• Care about assisting our aged community members to live independently at home for longer.
• Don’t sweat the small stuff.

In addition, you will need:

• An Open class 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 with personal care, manual handling, hoist training and medications.

In the role of Home Care Worker you will be providing our aged care clients with 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
• Providing social support and transport to lifestyle activities
• Helping the family carer to have a break or an opportunity to do other things.

Why choose Silverchain

Everyone at Silverchain, from our care teams to leadership, plays a vital role in delivering Best Care.

We'll also provide you with opportunities to help you develop and grow in your career, with training and education programs to help you achieve your goals.

How to apply

To submit your application, click ‘Apply’.

Prior to commencement, every preferred candidate must complete a National Police check, Work Rights check and confirm their COVID-19 vaccination status.

We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people of all ages, gender, abilities, culturally diverse and linguistic backgrounds.

For more information contact our recruitment team at talent.khs@silverchain.org.au.

Kindly note that we do not accept applications via email.

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