Care Aide - Home Care, Australind Area

About the role

Silverchain is recruiting a Care Aide for a permanent part-time role of 60 hours per fortnight, working Tuesday to Friday between 9:30am and 5:30pm. Applicants must live in one of the listed towns in the Australind area. The role involves delivering personal care and support, working independently 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 Australind, Binningup, Brunswick, Burekup, Eaton, Leschenault, Millbridge, Parkfield, Pelican Point, Roelands, Vittoria, Waterloo or Wellesley
• Certificate III in Aged Care, Individual Support, HACC or Disability highly desirable; those with a relevant certificate need at least 3 months of relevant care worker experience, others 6+ months (FTE)
• Experience in a home care or community setting 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

What we offer

• $36.85 per hour plus superannuation
• Travel allowance of $1.05 per km
• Mobile phone provided for work purposes
• 17.5% annual leave loading and excess leave cash out options
• 4-6 weeks annual leave per year, with the option to buy up to 4 extra weeks
• Paid parental leave provisions
• Discounts from retailers, health insurance and fitness providers, and social club discounts
• Recognition and education support programs, and a referral scheme offering a $250 e-voucher per referred person