Care Aide Reliever – Social Centre (Willetton, Bentley, Fremantle)

About the role

Silverchain is looking for an experienced, passionate community Support Worker to join as a Care Aide Reliever at its Willetton/Bentley and occasionally Fremantle Social Centres, on a permanent part-time basis of 70 hours per fortnight. Availability is Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:00, with flexibility to cover shifts and some community-based care.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver care and support that encourages clients to maintain their independence, including skin care, toileting, hygiene, grooming, dressing, pressure stocking, mobility, feeding, meal preparation and respite.
• Plan and run group activities such as arts and crafts, gentle exercise, quizzes, music therapy and board games.
• Provide companionship, listen to clients and accompany them on outings, group walks or community events, sometimes arranging safe transport.
• Assist with activities of daily living, meal and refreshment service, and give non-clinical medication prompts and reminders.
• Monitor clients' physical, cognitive and emotional wellbeing and report changes to coordinators, supervisors or health professionals.
• Keep accurate records of attendance, activities and incidents, and help keep the centre clean, safe and accessible.

Required profile

• Certificate III in Aged Care, Individual Support, HACC or Disability.
• Experience delivering low, moderate and complex care, preferably in the community.
• Solid working knowledge of the Wellness Approach (HACC) and understanding of early intervention and restorative care.
• Good interpersonal skills, able to prioritise workload and work independently.
• Full, unrestricted driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle; able to drive a minivan or bus to transport clients.
• Satisfactory national police certificate on start of employment, updated every three years under the Aged Care Act 1997.

What we offer

• $36.89 per hour plus superannuation, with salary packaging of up to $18,550 per year.
• Travel allowance of $1.05 per km, provided mobile phone for work, and 17.5% annual leave loading.
• 4-6 annual leave days per year, referral scheme of $250 e-voucher per referred person, and social club discounts.
• Orientation and on-the-job training, education support programs, paid parental leave and career development opportunities.