Personal Care Worker - Bunbury and surrounds (4677) presso Silverchain
Silverchain · Bunbury, Australia · Hybrid
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Career Opportunities: Personal Care Worker - Bunbury and surrounds (4677)
The opportunity
We are currently hiring experienced and passionate Care Aides to join our Aged Care Team in Bunbury. We have a permanent part-time role available with consistent weekday shifts: Mon-Wed 7-1500, Thus 7-1400. If you are available for most or all of this time period then we would love to hear from you!
Servicing the following suburbs: Boyanup, Bunbury, Carey Park, College Grove, Dalyellup, Dardanup, Dardanup West, Donnybrook, East Bunbury, Ferguson, Gelorup, Glen Iris, Henty, Paradise, Picton, Picton East, South Bunbury, Stratham, Usher, Withers
(you might also be required to travel to Australind areas - Australind, Binningup, Brunswick, Burekup, Eaton, Leschenault, Millbridge, Parkfield, Pelican Point, Roelands, Vittoria, Waterloo, Wellesley)
Key Responsibilities
Our Care Aides deliver exceptional care and support to our clients, enhancing and encouraging participation in their own care to maintain their independence, where possible. Responsibilities include a range of personal care tasks incl. showering, grooming, toileting etc. and other support such as medication assistance, meal preparation, domestic assistance/general housekeeping tasks and social support in the community. Care Aides will follow a predetermined schedule, travelling from home to home, therefore having unrestricted access to a vehicle and the ability to follow a digital schedule and care plan autonomously, via a mobile app, will be essential.
About you
- 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.
Big benefits when you join Silverchain:
- $36.08 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.
How to apply
To submit your application, and to view a copy of the Position Description, click ‘Apply'. If you would like to discuss this opportunity further with our Recruitment Team, please contact Joshua Brown, email: [email protected]
Please note suitable applications may be added to Silverchain's Talent Pool, for consideration of current and/or future vacancies. Please note that inclusion in the Talent Pool does not guarantee a job offer.
At Silverchain 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.
About Silverchain Group
At Silverchain, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and respected. We believe that diversity drives innovation and brings unique perspectives to our organisation. We are committed to ensuring that all employees, regardless of their background or identity, are given equal opportunities to thrive and succeed in their careers. Through our Community Impact and Inclusion Strategy, Silverchain is dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels comfortable being themselves and contributing to our shared vision of delivering outstanding healthcare services to our clients. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all ages, gender, abilities, culturally diverse and linguistic backgrounds and LGBTQIA+ community.
The opportunity
We are currently hiring experienced and passionate Care Aides to join our Aged Care Team in Bunbury. We have a permanent part-time role available with consistent weekday shifts: Mon-Wed 7-1500, Thus 7-1400. If you are available for most or all of this time period then we would love to hear from you!
Servicing the following suburbs: Boyanup, Bunbury, Carey Park, College Grove, Dalyellup, Dardanup, Dardanup West, Donnybrook, East Bunbury, Ferguson, Gelorup, Glen Iris, Henty, Paradise, Picton, Picton East, South Bunbury, Stratham, Usher, Withers
(you might also be required to travel to Australind areas - Australind, Binningup, Brunswick, Burekup, Eaton, Leschenault, Millbridge, Parkfield, Pelican Point, Roelands, Vittoria, Waterloo, Wellesley)
Key Responsibilities
Our Care Aides deliver exceptional care and support to our clients, enhancing and encouraging participation in their own care to maintain their independence, where possible. Responsibilities include a range of personal care tasks incl. showering, grooming, toileting etc. and other support such as medication assistance, meal preparation, domestic assistance/general housekeeping tasks and social support in the community. Care Aides will follow a predetermined schedule, travelling from home to home, therefore having unrestricted access to a vehicle and the ability to follow a digital schedule and care plan autonomously, via a mobile app, will be essential.
About you
- 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.
Big benefits when you join Silverchain:
- $36.08 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.
How to apply
To submit your application, and to view a copy of the Position Description, click ‘Apply'. If you would like to discuss this opportunity further with our Recruitment Team, please contact Joshua Brown, email: [email protected]
Please note suitable applications may be added to Silverchain's Talent Pool, for consideration of current and/or future vacancies. Please note that inclusion in the Talent Pool does not guarantee a job offer.
At Silverchain 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.
About Silverchain Group
At Silverchain, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and respected. We believe that diversity drives innovation and brings unique perspectives to our organisation. We are committed to ensuring that all employees, regardless of their background or identity, are given equal opportunities to thrive and succeed in their careers. Through our Community Impact and Inclusion Strategy, Silverchain is dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels comfortable being themselves and contributing to our shared vision of delivering outstanding healthcare services to our clients. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all ages, gender, abilities, culturally diverse and linguistic backgrounds and LGBTQIA+ community.
