Home Care Worker

Silverchain

4d • $34 - $45 • Onsite

About The Position

Silverchain is seeking Home Care Workers to support older people in the Brisbane Bayside, Logan Valley, Metro, North, South, South East and West Moreton areas. The role involves helping aged-care clients maintain their homes, live independently for longer, and enhance their wellbeing. Opportunities are available from entry level to Certificate III level; Certificate III applicants must have an Ageing or Aged Care qualification. Roles are casual or permanent part-time, with no overnight or weekend shifts, although public holiday shifts may be available over Christmas.

Care Workers provide home-help and personal-care services, including housekeeping, cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, grocery shopping, assistance with getting up, showering and dressing, medication assistance, mobility and therapy goals, and complex care for clients with high care needs, such as dementia. The role also includes social and emotional support, transport to activities or appointments, and respite support for family carers. Workers operate independently, build positive relationships with clients and families, and seek manager support when needed.

Applicants need a valid Australian driver’s licence and their own insured, roadworthy vehicle. Preferred candidates must complete a National Police check and Work Rights check, and confirm their COVID-19 vaccination status before commencing. Vaccination is not mandatory but is highly recommended.

Silverchain describes its care as safe, personal, connected and effective, and states that it is accredited against national health and aged-care standards. As a not-for-profit, it reinvests funds in research and innovative care models. Training and education programs are available to support career development.

Requirements

• A valid Australian driver’s licence.
• Own insured, roadworthy vehicle.
• Certificate III applicants must have an Ageing or Aged Care qualification.
• Preferred candidates must complete a National Police check and Work Rights check before commencement.
• Preferred candidates must confirm their COVID-19 vaccination status before commencement; vaccination is highly recommended but not mandatory.

Nice To Haves

• A keen interest in aged care.
• Certificate III in Ageing or Aged Care for applicants seeking Certificate III-level opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Provide general housekeeping, including making beds.
• Clean, mop and vacuum floors.
• Wash, fold and iron laundry.
• Prepare meals and shop for groceries.
• Help clients get out of bed, shower and dress for the day.
• Assist clients to take their medications.
• Assist clients with mobility and therapy goals.
• Provide complex care for clients with high care needs, including dementia.
• Provide social and emotional support.
• Transport clients to lifestyle activities or appointments.
• Give family carers a break or time to attend to other activities.
• Work independently, find solutions to everyday problems, and seek manager support when needed.
• Build positive relationships with clients and their families and provide excellent service.

Benefits

• Award hourly rates: permanent part-time $34.42–$36.23 and casual $40.77–$45.29, plus superannuation.
• Paid kilometres.
• Employee benefits program.
• Salary packaging up to $18,550 tax free each year.
• Accelerated learning programs to gain professional qualifications, including Certificate III.
• Paid CPR and First Aid courses.
• Training and education programs to support career development.
• Work close to home.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed