Home Care Worker
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Silverchain is hiring a full-time Home Care Worker in Penfield, SA to help older Australians maintain independence at home. The role blends practical tasks such as housekeeping, meal prep and laundry with personal care, medication support, mobility assistance and dementia care, plus transport and social support. A valid Australian driver's license and your own insured vehicle are essential. The package includes salary packaging up to $18,550 tax free, on-site shifts, accelerated Cert III pathways, and paid CPR and First Aid training. We welcome applicants from all experience levels; base rate is $41.08 per hour with higher rates for qualified or advanced credentials. To apply, click Apply and be prepared for police and work rights checks and vaccination status discussion. Diversity is encouraged.
Job Description
The Opportunity
When was the last time you made a difference in someone's life?
It takes a special person to be a Care Worker and help the older members of our community to maintain their independence and wellbeing.
What’s on offer
- Hours and shifts in Penfield area
- Employee benefits program + salary packaging up to $18,550 tax free each year
- Accelerated learning programs to gain your professional qualifications (Cert 3)
- Paid CPR and First Aid courses.
What we’re looking for
We welcome applicants at all experience levels ($41.08 p/hr):
- New to Aged Care – Full training and support provided.
- Experienced – Confident delivering day‑to‑day home care tasks.
- Advanced/Qualified – Relevant qualifications and strong capability will attract a higher hourly rate.
In addition, you will need:
- A valid Australian Driver's Licence & your own insured, roadworthy vehicle
- Certificate III or above in Aged Care or Individual Support (dependant)
The role
In the role of Care Worker you will be providing our aged care clients with home help services such as:
- General housekeeping and making beds
- Cleaning, mopping and vacuuming floors
- Washing, folding and ironing laundry
- Meal preparation and grocery shopping.
You will also be providing our aged care clients with personal care services such as:
- Getting clients out of bed, showered and dressed for the day
- Assisting clients to take their medications
- Assisting with mobility and therapy goals
- Providing complex care for customers with high care needs, such as dementia
- Providing social and emotional support
- Providing the client with transport to lifestyle activities or appointments
- Helping the family carer to have a break or an opportunity to do other things.
Why choose Silverchain
- Everyone at Silverchain, from our care teams to leadership, plays a vital role in delivering Best Care. It’s a team effort.
- Best Care is care that is safe, personal, connected and effective.
- We are proudly one of the few Australian home care providers accredited in both national health and aged care standards. This means the quality of care we provide is expected to meet the same standards as a hospital or residential aged care facility.
- As a not for profit organisation, we re-invest our funds into research and developing innovative models of care to set the industry benchmark for the provision of the best care in the home.
- We'll also provide you with opportunities to help you develop and grow in your career, with training and education programs to help you achieve your goals.
How to apply
To submit your application, click ‘Apply’. Prior to commencement, every preferred candidate must complete a National Police check, Work Rights check and confirm their COVID-19 vaccination status (although not mandatory it is highly recommended).
At Silverchain 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.
Kindly note that we do not accept applications via email.