Home Care Worker

Silverchain

1d•Onsite

About The Position

It takes a special person to be a Home Care Worker and help the older members of our community to maintain their independence and wellbeing. We are looking for a person with at least 3 months experience in a similar professional role, to join the Silverchain team in Ballina and surrounding suburbs.

Requirements

Enjoy having variety in their day.
Are passionate about providing an excellent service.
Can build positive relationships with clients and their families.
Don’t sweat the small stuff. Sometimes your client will be having a bad day or traffic delays you, but you know not to take this personally and can shake it off before your next client.
Are comfortable working independently and finding solutions to everyday problems, knowing when to ask your manager for help.
A valid Australian Driver's Licence & your own insured, roadworthy vehicle
Experience of 3 months or more in a similar professional role, with experience in personal care, manual handling, hoist training and medications.

Responsibilities

Providing our aged care clients with home help services such as: General housekeeping and making beds, Cleaning, mopping and vacuuming floors, Washing, folding and ironing laundry, Meal preparation and grocery shopping.
Providing our aged care clients with personal care services such as: Getting clients out of bed, showered and dressed for the day, Assisting clients to take their medications, Assisting with mobility and therapy goals, Providing complex care for customers with high care needs, such as dementia, Providing social and emotional support, Providing the client with transport to lifestyle activities or appointments, Helping the family carer to have a break or an opportunity to do other things.