Part-Time Care Worker
Silverchain is hiring a remote Part-Time Care Worker. The career level for this job opening is Entry Level and is accepting Newcastle, Australia based applicants remotely. Read complete job description before applying.
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The Opportunity
It takes a special person to be a Care Worker and help the older members of our community to maintain their independence and wellbeing. We are looking for a person with at least 3 months experience in a similar professional role, to join the Silverchain team in the Newcastle area.
What’s on offer
- Guaranteed hours and shifts in Newcastle area
- Award rate $32.74 per hour + Super + Paid KM's
- Employee benefits program + salary packaging up to $18,550 tax free each year
- Accelerated learning programs to gain your professional qualifications (Cert 3)
- 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.
- Are comfortable working independently and finding solutions to everyday problems, knowing when to ask your manager for help.
In addition, you will need:
- An Open Australian Driver's Licence & your own insured, roadworthy vehicle
- Experience of 3 months or more in a similar professional role, with experience in personal care, manual handling, hoist training and medications.
The role
In the role of 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.
You will also be providing our aged care clients with personal care services such as:
- Getting clients out of bed, showered and dressed for the day
- Assisting clients to take their medications
- Assisting with mobility and therapy goals
- Providing complex care for customers with high care needs, such as dementia
- Providing social and emotional support
- Providing the client with transport to lifestyle activities or appointments
- Helping the family carer to have a break or an opportunity to do other things.
Everyone at Silverchain, from our care teams to leadership, plays a vital role in delivering Best Care.
Prior to commencement, every preferred candidate must complete a National Police check, Work Rights check and confirm their COVID-19 vaccination status.