Care Aide - Kalamunda and surrounds (WA)

About the role

Silverchain is recruiting Care Aides for a casual role, mainly needed Monday to Friday between 7:00am and 3:00pm. Applicants must live in one of the listed towns around Kalamunda, such as Kalamunda, Guildford, Forrestfield, Mahogany Creek and others. The role involves delivering high-quality personal care and support, working independently while travelling between clients' homes.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver personal care, 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 access and follow digital schedules and care plans independently

Required profile

• A valid driver's licence with unrestricted access to a registered, insured vehicle in good condition (essential)
• Relevant certificate (Aged Care, Individual Support, HACC, Disability) highly desirable; holders need at least 3 months of care worker experience, others 6+ months full-time equivalent
• Experience in a home care or community setting highly desirable
• 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
• Ability to work independently and refer to a digital schedule and care plan

What we offer

• $46.11 per hour inclusive of 25% loading, plus superannuation
• Travel allowance of $1.05 per km
• Work mobile phone provided
• 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