Home Care Worker

About the Role

Are you someone who wants to make a meaningful impact in the lives of older individuals? Silverchain Group is seeking compassionate Home Care Workers to join our team in Orange, New South Wales, providing essential support to help elderly community members live independently and enjoy improved wellbeing.

Compensation and Benefits

• Guaranteed working hours and scheduled shifts.
• Competitive hourly wage of $32.86 plus superannuation and reimbursement for kilometers traveled.
• Employee benefits program including salary packaging that allows up to $18,550 tax-free annually.
• Access to accelerated professional development programs to obtain Certificate III qualifications.
• Paid CPR and First Aid training courses.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform general housekeeping duties such as bed-making, cleaning, mopping, vacuuming floors, and laundry including washing, folding and ironing.
• Prepare meals and assist with grocery shopping.
• Provide personal care including helping clients get out of bed, shower, dress, and assisting with medication administration.
• Support clients with mobility and therapy activities, including care for clients with complex needs like dementia.
• Offer social and emotional support to clients and provide transportation to lifestyle activities or appointments.
• Assist family carers by giving them respite opportunities.

Candidate Profile and Requirements

• At least 3 months’ experience in a similar professional care role involving personal care, manual handling, hoist training, and medication assistance.
• Possess a valid Australian driver's license and have access to an insured, roadworthy personal vehicle.
• Enjoy diverse tasks and delivering high-quality care.
• Able to build positive relationships with clients and their families.
• Remain calm and professional in challenging situations such as delays or difficult client moods.
• Work independently, problem solve daily challenges, and know when to seek managerial support.

Why Join Silverchain Group

• We emphasize team collaboration to deliver safe, personal, connected, and effective care.
• Silverchain is accredited against national health and aged care standards, matching hospital and residential care quality levels.
• As a not-for-profit organization, profits are reinvested in research and innovative care models to lead industry standards.
• Opportunities for continual professional growth and training to support career advancement.

Diversity and Pre-Employment Checks

We value diversity and encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, individuals of all ages, genders, disabilities, and culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Pre-employment requirements include a Statutory Declaration, National Police Check, verification of working rights, and a functional assessment. Applications are not accepted via email.