Home Care Worker

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Australia.

📋 Description

• Deliver home assistance services to aged care clients, which includes general housekeeping and making beds.

• Clean, mop, and vacuum floors to maintain a tidy environment.

• Manage laundry tasks such as washing, folding, and ironing clothes.

• Prepare meals and handle grocery shopping for clients.

• Aid clients in getting out of bed, showering, and dressing.

• Assist clients with their medication management.

• Support clients in achieving mobility and therapy objectives.

• Provide specialized care for clients with significant needs, including those with dementia.

• Offer social and emotional support to enhance client well-being.

• Transport clients to various lifestyle activities or appointments.

• Provide respite for family caregivers, allowing them time to attend to other responsibilities.

• Operate independently, resolving routine issues and seeking managerial assistance when necessary.

• Ensure safe, personalized, connected, and effective care as a member of the Silverchain team.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 3 months of experience in a comparable professional capacity.

• Background in personal care, manual handling, hoist training, and medication administration.

• Possession of a valid Australian Driver's Licence.

• Access to an insured and roadworthy vehicle.

• Completion of a Statutory Declaration is mandatory before starting.

• A National Police check must be completed prior to commencement.

• A Working Rights check is required before starting.

• A pre-employment functional assessment must be completed prior to commencement.

🏝️ Benefits

• Guaranteed hours and shifts on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.

• Superannuation contributions.

• Reimbursement for travel expenses at 99 cents per kilometer.

• Access to an employee benefits program.

• Salary packaging options up to $18,550 tax-free annually.

• Accelerated learning programs available to obtain professional qualifications (Cert 3).

• Paid training for CPR and First Aid courses.

• Ongoing training and educational opportunities.

• Career development and growth opportunities available.