Care Aide - Carnarvon and surrounds

About the role

Silverchain is recruiting an experienced Care Aide to join its Carnarvon team on a casual basis. The role offers ongoing regular shifts, with the possibility of becoming permanent after three months depending on performance and business needs. Applicants must live in the listed Carnarvon area suburbs.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality personal care and support, including 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 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
• Ability to work autonomously in the community, travelling from home to home

Required skills

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

What we offer

• $46.11 casual rate inclusive of 25% loading and 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