Care Aide - Bridgetown and surrounds (WA)

About the role

Silverchain is recruiting experienced Care Aides for a casual role, mainly needed Monday to Friday between 9am and 4pm. Applicants must live in the listed towns around Bridgetown, and 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

• Resident of one of the listed towns (Balingup, Benjinup, Boyup Brook, Bridgetown, Catterick, Dinninup, Glenlynn, Greenbushes, Hester, Hester Brook, Kangaroo Gully, Mayanup, North Greenbushes, Scotts Brook, Sunnyside, Wilga West, Winnejup, Yornup)
• 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
• Ability 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