Home Care Worker

About the Role

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of elderly community members? As a Home Care Worker with Silverchain Group in Kilkenny, South Australia, you will help older adults retain their independence and promote their well-being through compassionate support.

What We Offer

• Work hours and shifts based in the Kilkenny area.
• Access to an employee benefits program, including salary packaging up to $18,550 tax free annually.
• Opportunities to advance your qualifications through accelerated learning programs for Certificate III level.
• Paid courses in CPR and First Aid to enhance your professional skills.

Candidate Profile

We invite applicants of all experience levels to apply, with a starting wage of $41.08 per hour:

• Those new to aged care will receive full training and support.
• Experienced workers should be comfortable managing daily home care tasks independently.
• Qualified professionals with relevant certificates and strong skills will be eligible for higher hourly pay.

Additionally, candidates must hold a valid Australian driver's license and have access to their own insured, roadworthy vehicle. A Certificate III or higher in Aged Care or Individual Support is preferred but may vary depending on experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform general housekeeping duties such as bed making.
• Cleaning tasks including mopping and vacuuming floors.
• Washing, folding, and ironing laundry items.
• Preparing meals and assisting with grocery shopping.
• Personal care assistance: helping clients get out of bed, shower, and dress each day.
• Medication management support.
• Assistance with mobility and therapy goals tailored to client needs.
• Caring for clients with complex needs, including dementia.
• Offering social and emotional support to clients.
• Transporting clients to lifestyle activities or appointments.
• Providing respite to family carers to allow them breaks.

Why Join Silverchain Group

• Every team member contributes to delivering Best Care—a collaborative effort focused on safe, personalized, and effective services.
• We are one of the few Australian home care providers accredited under both national health and aged care standards, equating our care quality to that of hospitals and residential aged care facilities.
• As a not-for-profit, we reinvest profits into research and innovative care models, setting benchmarks for home care excellence.
• We support career growth through ongoing training and educational opportunities tailored to your professional development.

Additional Information

After applying, selected candidates must complete a National Police Check, confirm work rights, and provide COVID-19 vaccination status (recommended but not compulsory). We value diversity and encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people of all ages, genders, abilities, cultures, and languages. Please note, applications submitted via email are not accepted.