Care Aide - Geraldton National Leading Health Service Provider Permanent Part Time opportunities available Attractive salary packaging options - up to $15,899 tax free The opportunity We have opportunities for experienced and passionate Personal Care Workers (Care Aides) to join Silver Chain Group in Gerladton. As a Care Aide, we would like you to have the availability of at least 4 days per week, with the possibility of weekend work. 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. Pay Rate Care Worker: $31.77 (Perm Part time) + Super Travel allowance of $0.96 per k/m Attractive salary packaging options - up to $18,550 tax free About you Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent or minimum of 2 years experience as a care worker. Current Australian driver's license Registered Vehicle, suitable for work purposes Pass a medical appraisal (known as FCT) Based on Silver Chain Group Policy, you will be required to provide evidence of vaccination against COVID-19 including booster, or evidence of an authorised medical exemption in order to commence employment with Silver Chain. Benefits Salary packaging - up to $18,550 tax free per annum Leave loading 17.5% Travel allowance of $0.96 per k/m Subsidised gym membership - $15 per week to access hundreds of different fitness venues Health insurance programmes - 12% discount with HBF Social club discounts - cheaper tickets to cinemas, theatre shows, Zoo, Aqwa, Scitech, Adventure World and more *providers subject to change Mental health support - up to 3 free sessions with a degree-qualified psychologist per year Smart phone & training provided to perform your work Internal referral rewards - refer a friend or family member receive a $250 e-voucher How to apply To submit your application, click 'Apply'. Please attach evidence of any educational qualifications / certificates listed as mandatory. This can be done by uploading to the 'Additional Documents' section of the application. If you require assistance in completing this application, pls call our friendly Recruitment Team on 1300 724 463. 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. About Silverchain Group With a proud history Silverchain is the leading provider of high-quality health and aged care in the homes and communities of more than 105,000 Australians every year. Where careers and community connect: our greatest strength is our people. As an employer of choice we provide expert care for your career with ongoing resources, support, training and opportunities for career development. Driven by our values of integrity, respect, trust and compassion, we aspire 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, genders, abilities, culturally diverse and linguistic backgrounds.
