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 bed-making.

• Perform cleaning duties such as mopping and vacuuming floors.

• Manage laundry tasks including washing, folding, and ironing.

• Prepare meals and handle grocery shopping.

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

• Support clients in taking their prescribed medications.

• Assist with mobility and rehabilitation goals.

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

• Offer social interaction and emotional support.

• Transport clients to social activities or medical appointments.

• Provide respite for family caregivers, allowing them time for other activities.

• Collaborate with the Silverchain team to ensure safe, personalized, connected, and effective care.

• Contribute to research and innovative care models in line with Silverchain's not-for-profit mission.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 3 months experience in a comparable professional role.

• Familiarity with personal care, manual handling, hoist operation, and medication management.

• Possession of a valid Australian Driver's Licence.

• Access to a personal insured, roadworthy vehicle.

• USI number is necessary for paid CPR and First Aid training.

• All preferred candidates must complete a Statutory Declaration, National Police check, Working Rights verification, and a pre-employment functional assessment before starting.

• Capability to work autonomously and troubleshoot daily challenges.

• Skill in establishing positive relationships with clients and their families.

• Dedication to delivering exceptional service.

🏝️ Benefits

• Guaranteed hours and scheduled shifts (Monday to Friday).

• No weekend or on-call duties.

• Superannuation contributions.

• Reimbursement for travel at standard rates.

• Access to an employee benefits program.

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

• Accelerated learning opportunities to obtain your professional qualifications (Cert 3).

• Coverage for CPR and First Aid training courses (USI number required!).

• Various training and educational programs designed to help you reach your career goals.