Job description
Love what you do, make a difference in people’s lives, and grow your career as a Personal Care Worker with Silverchain.
We are currently looking for Personal Care Workers in the East – Croydon, Lildale, Yarra Valley and surrounding areas:
- Enjoy work-life balance with flexible hours
- Competitive casual hourly rates FROM $37.64 with super, smart phone
- Travel allowance of $0.96 per kilometre for travel between clients.
- Benefit from perks with up to $18,550 tax-free
- Learn as you earn with support to grow your career
- Love what you do and make a difference in people’s lives
- Casual roles are available with a minimum of 15 hours per week between 9.00am and 3.00pm.
Care is a chain reaction triggered by the smallest act of kindness – because when you’re cared for, you can care more.
At Silverchain you have the flexibility to balance your work and home life. Our care means investing in your professional growth so together we can find new ways to provide best care, while putting more tax-free money into your pocket.
As a nationally accredited health and aged care provider we take our reputation seriously. We know what we do makes a difference for our clients, our communities, and you.
We’re now looking for Personal Care Workers to join our team and help provide services to more than 105,000 Australians each year. Casual roles are available with a minimum of 20 hours per week between 9.00am and 3.00pm.
In this role you’ll support clients with nutrition, medication assistance, and personal care. You’ll also help them participate in social activities like shopping or visiting friends that assist them to stay active and connected with their community.
About you
To apply for this role, you will need:
- a Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community) or equivalent
- community care experience (or relevant industry experience)
- access to a registered vehicle, suitable for work purposes
- a current Australian driver’s license
- be physically able to fulfil the role.
Based on Silverchain policy and government directions you will need to provide evidence of COVID-19 vaccination including booster requirements, or evidence of a medical exemption, as well as a national police clearance and medical appraisal, to commence employment with Silverchain.
Benefits of choosing Silverchain
- Competitive casual hourly rates FROM $37.64 with super, smart phone, and travel allowance of $0.96 per kilometre for travel between clients.
- Flexible working arrangements so you can plan your days: whether it’s a late start after the gym or early finish in time for school pickups.
- Enjoy salary packaging of up to $18,550 tax-free, as well as paid leave options, ongoing training opportunities, and access to health and wellbeing resources.
- Grow with mentor programs, further education support, an award-winning online learning platform, and much more.
- Providing care in the home allows you to spend more time getting to know your clients so you can provide the best care and build relationships that last.
Join our chain of care today
To submit your application click on the “Apply Now” button below. For more information about careers at Silverchain, contact us at [email protected] using the subject line: Personal Care Worker enquiry via EthicalJobs.
About Silverchain
Silverchain is Australia’s leading in-home care specialist, providing complex health and aged care services differentiated by quality and safety for almost 130 years.
We provide home-based health and aged care services in Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria, Queensland and New South Wales, in partnership with our clients, as well as governments, hospitals and health services.
We employ more than 4,400 people, including clinical teams, care professionals, allied health experts and a dedicated research and innovation division. Our goal is to create a better home care system for all Australians.
Silverchain are proud members of the Diversity Council of Australia. 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.