Care Aide - Mount Lawley and surrounds

About the role

Silverchain is recruiting experienced Care Aides for a casual role, Monday to Friday between 7:00am and 3:00pm, covering Mount Lawley and surrounding areas in Western Australia. Applicants must live in North Perth, East Perth, Highgate, Leederville, West Perth, Mount Lawley, Kings Park or Northbridge. The role involves delivering personal care and support while travelling between clients' homes.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care and support that promotes client independence
• Provide personal care: 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

Required profile

• Certificate III in Aged Care, Individual Support, HACC or Disability is highly desirable but not essential; holders need at least 3 months of relevant care worker experience, others 6+ months (FTE)
• Experience in a home care or community setting is highly desirable
• Valid driver's licence with unrestricted access to a registered, insured vehicle in good condition
• Willingness to work autonomously in the community, following a digital schedule and care plan via a mobile app

Required skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Confidence using a mobile app to follow schedules and care plans

What we offer

• $46.11 per hour inclusive of 25% loading, plus superannuation
• Travel allowance of $1.05 per km
• Mobile phone provided for work purposes
• Discounts from retailers, health insurance and fitness providers, and social club discounts
• Recognition and education support programs
• Referral scheme: $250 e-voucher for each referred person who starts with Silverchain

To apply, use the Apply button on the listing; applications are not accepted by email.