About this role
Care Aide, Social Centre
We have an immediate opportunity for experienced and passionate community support workers to join Silver Chain Group in the position of Care Aide at our Margaret River Social Centre on a permanent, part-time basis
We are seeking applicants with availability to work each Monday and Wednesday, between the hours of 0800 - 1600. Applicants will need to demonstrate flexibility and commitment to shifts on offer to ensure continuity of services to our clients
The Role
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.
You will be required to have a full clean drivers license for this role and be comfortable to drive our van/bus for transporting clients. Some Care Aide work in the community will also be required
What We're Looking For
We are seeking experienced individuals who share our vision of providing the world’s best health and aged care in the home, so Australians can confidently live their lives as they choose. Your commitment to our values of - Care, Community, Integrity and Excellence 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 delivering low, moderate and complex care, preferably within the community.
- Fantastic interpersonal skills with the ability to prioritise workload and work independently.
- Solid working knowledge of the Wellness Approach (HACC) and understand the concept of early intervention and restorative care.
- Satisfactory national Police Certificate (on commencement of employment and updated every three years per the Aged Care Act 1997).
- Current motor vehicle driver’s licence (with no restrictions) and access to a reliable registered motor vehicle with a minimum of third party insurance.
What We're Offering
- Competitive hourly rate+ super+ the ability to packaging of up to $18,550
- Extensive orientation and on-the-job training
- Comprehensive health and wellbeing resources and support (including 4 annual mental health service sessions for you and your family)
- Exclusive fitness and health insurance discounts (12% discount with HBF)
- Paid parental leave of 12 weeks
- Leave loading payment
- Subsidised gym membership with participating gym partners
Why Choose Silverchain
Everyone at Silverchain, from our care teams to leadership, plays a vital role in delivering Best Care. It’s a team effort. Best Care is care that is safe, personal, connected and effective.
We are proudly one of the few Australian home care providers accredited in both national health and aged care standards. This means the quality of care we provide is expected to meet the same standards as a hospital or residential aged care facility.
As a not-for-profit organisation, we re-invest our funds into research and developing innovative models of care to set the industry benchmark for the provision of the best care in the home.
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’.
At Silverchain, 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.
Kindly note that we do not accept applications via email. Unsolicited applications from agencies will not be accepted. We reserve the right to commence the recruitment process and extend or withdraw this advertisement prior to the closing date
Other facts
About Silverchain
Silverchain Group is Australia’s leading in-home care specialist, providing health and aged care services to more than 140,000 clients a year. Silverchain has been trusted by Australians to deliver care that is differentiated by quality and safety for 130 years.
Silverchain aims to revolutionise the way health and aged care is provided and to transform the way it is received. Guided by our world-class research, supported with the latest technology and delivered with the human touch of someone who cares, we are the national leaders of complete care in the home and supporting our clients’ health and wellbeing.
Silverchain provides community care services across Australia in partnership with our clients, as well as governments, primary health networks, local health districts, retirement communities, private companies, and hospitals and health services.
Our services comprise complex and acute nursing; hospital in the home; specialist community palliative care; independence services and support at home, allied health services; digital enabled care and remote monitoring; and chronic and complex disease management. We employ more than 5,900 people, including nurses, doctors, allied health, care experts, and a dedicated research and innovation division.
Our ambition is to create a better home care system for all Australians
What you'll do
- Care Aides deliver exceptional care and support to clients, helping them maintain independence through various personal care tasks. Responsibilities include skin care, toileting, grooming, mobility assistance, and meal preparation.
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