Short Description

- Attractive salary packaging options - up to $15,899 tax free
- National Leading Health Service Provider
- Part Time Contract

The opportunity

We have an immediate chance for an experienced and passionate community support worker (Care Aide) to join Silver Chain Group within the Palliative Care Service. As a Care Aide within Palliative Care Service, we would like you to have the availability to work a minimum of 36 hours per fortnight (Sat/Sun and Monday) between the hours of 8.00am – 5.00pm. Please note this role will be based out of Kingsley and you will have some flexibility to work across our other service centres of Maddington and Bertram.

Key Responsibilities

Our Care Aides deliver exceptional care and support to our clients, enhancing and encouraging their ability to participate in their own care to maintain their independence. Responsibilities can include skin care, toileting, general hygiene, grooming, dressing, fitting and removal of pressure stockings, mobility, fluid intake, feeding, meal preparation, respite and assisting with medication. Support may also be required with general housekeeping, social support and basic first aid.

About you

Your commitment to our values of – Integrity, Respect, Trust and Compassion will be reflected in your approach and the way in which you provide services and care within the community.

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

- Certificate III in Aged Care, Individual Support, HACC or Disability
- Experience working in the community as a Care Aide, Support Worker is desirable
- Have experience within Palliative Care is desirable
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to prioritise workload and work independently.
- Current motor vehicle driver’s licence (with no restrictions)



and access to a reliable registered motor vehicle with a minimum of third party insurance.

Benefits

- Use of our pool vehicles
- Smart tools are provided to assist you to perform your work
- Health Care benefits
- Social Club – discounted tickets for movies, the zoo and more (dependant on location)

How to apply

To submit your application, and to view a copy of the Position Description, click ‘Apply’ Based on Silver Chain Group Policy and Government Directions, you will be required to provide evidence of vaccination against COVID-19, or evidence of a medical exemption in order to commence employment with Silver Chain.

We reserve the right to commence the recruitment process and extend or withdraw this advertisement prior to the closing date. Please note that unsolicited applications from agencies will not be accepted.

At Silver Chain 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 Silver Chain Group

Silver Chain Group are proud members of the Diversity Council of Australia, and our greatest strength is our people. Driven by our values of integrity, respect, trust and compassion, we aspire to create a better home care system for all Australians. With a proud history of more than 125 years, Silver Chain Group is an employer of choice and the leading provider of high-quality health and aged care in the homes and communities of more than 65,000 Western Australians every year.

Join our team of more than 4,450 staff, caring for more than 105,000 clients across Australia. We’ll provide you with opportunities to help you develop and grow in your career, with training and education programs to help you achieve your goals.

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