About this role
Care Aide - Albany - WA
We’re recruiting experienced Care Aides for a Casual position, needed a minimum of 3x days a week, preferably Monday - Wednesday, 7AM to 3PM.
Applicants must live in Albany, Bayonet Head, Big Grove, Borden, Centennial Park, Cheynes, Collingwood Heights, Collingwood Park, Cuthbert, Drome, Elleker, Emu Point, Frenchman Bay, Gledhow, Gnowangerup, Goode Beach, Green Valley, Kalgan, King River, Lange, Little Grove, Lockyer, Lower King, Manypeaks, Marbelup, Mckail, Middleton Beach, Millbrook, Milpara, Mira Mar, Mount Clarance, Mount Elphinstone, Mount Lindesay, Mount Melville, Nanarup, Napier, Narrikup, Ongerup, Orana, Port Albany, Redmond, Redmond West, Robinson, Rocky Gully, Sandpatch, Seppings, Spencer Park, Torndirrup, Vancouver Peninsula, Walmsley, Warrenup, West Cape Howe, Willyung or Yakamia.
The role involves delivering high‑quality personal care and support, including showering, grooming, toileting, medication assistance, meal preparation, domestic tasks and community-based social support. Care Aides work independently, travelling between clients’ homes, so a reliable vehicle and confidence using a mobile app to follow schedules and care plans are essential.
What's on offer
- $46.07 per hour inclusive of 25% Casual Loading + Super.
- Travel allowance of $1.03 per k/m.
- Provided with a mobile phone for work purposes.
- Discounts from several retailers, health insurance & fitness providers etc. incl. HBF, Medibank and NIB.
- Social club discounts - cheaper tickets to events & attractions incl. cinemas, theatre shows, Zoo, Aqwa, Scitech, Adventure World and more.
- Several recognition and education support programs available.
- Referral Scheme – receive $250 e-voucher, for each friend or family member you refer, who commences work with Silverchain.
What we're looking for
- Certificate III in Aged Care, Individual Support, HACC, Disability is highly desirable, although not essential.
- Those with a relevant Certificate will require a minimum of 3 months relevant care worker experience. Those without a relevant Certificate will require a minimum of 6+ months relevant care worker experience (FTE).
- Experience working in a home care/community setting is highly desirable.
- A valid Drivers’ License with unrestricted access to a registered vehicle which is appropriately insured and in good condition, is essential.
- Ability and willingness to work autonomously in the community, travelling from home to home, referring to a digital schedule and care plan, via a mobile app, will be essential.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication (verbal & written) skills are essential.
The role
- Deliver high‑quality care and support that promotes client independence.
- Provide personal care, including: Showering, Grooming and Toileting
- Assist with medication as required.
- Prepare meals and support clients with nutrition needs.
- Provide domestic assistance and general housekeeping.
- Offer social support and community engagement.
- Follow a predetermined schedule while travelling between clients’ homes.
- Use a mobile app to access and follow digital schedules and care plans independently.
- Maintain unrestricted access to a reliable vehicle for travel between visits.
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 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.
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.
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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
- The role involves delivering high-quality personal care and support to clients, including assistance with daily living activities and community engagement. Care Aides are expected to follow a predetermined schedule while traveling between clients' homes.
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