Care Aide - Darch and surrounds - WA at Silverchain

Shire Of Carnarvon, Western Australia, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jul, 26

Salary

36.85

Posted On

25 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Personal care, Medication assistance, Meal preparation, Domestic assistance, Social support, Communication skills, Interpersonal skills, Time management, Mobile app proficiency, Driving

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Care Aide – Darch and surrounds – WA We’re recruiting experienced Care Aides for permanent part‑time role (60 hours per fortnight), mainly needed Monday - Thursday between 7am and 3pm. Applicants must live in Darch, Duncraig, Hillarys, Kingsley, Landsdale, Madeley, Padbury, Woodvale, Wangara. The role involves delivering high‑quality personal care and support, including showering, grooming, toileting, medication assistance, meal preparation, domestic tasks and community-based social support. Care Aides work independently, travelling between clients’ homes, so a reliable vehicle and confidence using a mobile app to follow schedules and care plans are essential. What’s on offer $36.85 per hour + super. Travel allowance of $1.03 per k/m. Provided with a mobile phone for work purposes. 17.5% annual leave loading and excess leave cash out options. 4-6 weeks Annual Leave per year, with ability to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave per year. Paid parental leave provisions. Discounts from several retailers, health insurance & fitness providers etc. incl. HBF, Medibank and NIB. Social club discounts - cheaper tickets to events & attractions incl. cinemas, theatre shows, Zoo, Aqwa, Scitech, Adventure World and more. Several recognition and education support programs available. Referral Scheme – receive $250 e-voucher, for each friend or family member you refer, who commences work with Silverchain. What we’re looking for Certificate III in Aged Care, Individual Support, HACC, Disability is highly desirable, although not essential. Those with a relevant Certificate will require a minimum of 3 months relevant care worker experience. Those without a relevant Certificate will require a minimum of 6+ months relevant care worker experience (FTE). Experience working in a home care/community setting is highly desirable. A valid Drivers’ License with unrestricted access to a registered vehicle which is appropriately insured and in good condition, is essential. Ability and willingness to work autonomously in the community, travelling from home to home, referring to a digital schedule and care plan, via a mobile app, will be essential. Excellent interpersonal and communication (verbal & written) skills are essential. The role Deliver high‑quality care and support that promotes client independence. Provide 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. Maintain unrestricted access to a reliable vehicle for travel between visits. Why choose Silverchain Everyone at Silverchain, from our care teams to leadership, plays a vital role in delivering Best Care. It’s a team effort. Best Care is care that is safe, personal, connected and effective. We are proudly one of the few Australian home care providers accredited in both national health and aged care standards. This means the quality of care we provide is expected to meet the same standards as a hospital or residential aged care facility. As a not for profit organisation, we re-invest our funds into research and developing innovative models of care to set the industry benchmark for the provision of the best care in the home. We'll also provide you with opportunities to help you develop and grow in your career, with training and education programs to help you achieve your goals. How to apply To submit your application, click ‘Apply'. At Silver Chain Group, we recognise the positive contribution that a diverse workforce makes to our organisation where individuals can be authentic, are respected and celebrated. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people of all ages, gender, abilities, culturally diverse and linguistic backgrounds. Kindly note that we do not accept applications via email. Unsolicited applications from agencies will not be accepted. We reserve the right to commence the recruitment process and extend or withdraw this advertisement prior to the closing date. VIDEO LINK https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjbPAjAamzY

Responsibilities

The Care Aide will deliver high-quality personal care, including showering, grooming, and medication assistance, while supporting client independence. They are responsible for traveling between client homes to provide domestic assistance, meal preparation, and social support according to a digital schedule.