Home Care Worker

Role Overview

We are seeking dedicated Home Care Workers to support older adults in the Coffs Harbour area and surrounding suburbs such as Boambee, Bonville, Emerald Beach, and Woolgoolga. This role involves assisting clients in maintaining their homes and promoting their wellbeing, helping them live independently for longer.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base pay of $40.77 per hour plus superannuation
• Reimbursement for work-related kilometers traveled
• Employee benefits program with salary packaging options up to $18,550 tax-free annually
• Paid CPR and First Aid training courses

Key Responsibilities

• Perform general housekeeping tasks including making beds and cleaning floors by mopping and vacuuming
• Handle laundry duties such as washing, folding, and ironing
• Prepare meals and assist with grocery shopping
• Provide social support and transport clients to lifestyle activities
• Offer respite to family carers by taking over caregiving tasks when needed

Candidate Profile

• Enjoy dynamic daily routines with varied tasks
• Passionate about delivering excellent client service
• Able to establish and maintain positive relationships with clients and their families
• Committed to supporting ageing community members to remain independent at home
• Handle challenging client situations or scheduling issues with resilience and a positive attitude
• Capable of working independently, solving everyday problems, and knowing when to seek managerial assistance

Requirements

• Possession of a current Australian Open class driver’s license
• Ownership of a roadworthy and insured vehicle
• Interest in community or aged care; experience is desirable but not mandatory

About Silverchain

• We operate as a collaborative team committed to delivering safe, personalized, connected, and effective care.
• We are among the few accredited Australian providers meeting rigorous national health and aged care standards comparable to hospitals and residential facilities.
• As a not-for-profit, we invest resources into research and innovation to continuously raise the standard of home-based care.
• We offer career development through education and training opportunities to support your professional growth.

Additional Information

We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds including Indigenous Australians and people of all ages, genders, abilities, and cultures. Successful candidates must complete a statutory declaration, national police check, working rights verification, and a pre-employment functional assessment prior to starting. Please note applications are not accepted via email.