Home Care Worker – Casual

Silverchain Group

Care Worker providing home help and personal care to aged clients in Australia. Join Silverchain to support community members' independence and wellbeing.

Posted 7/21/2026part-timeRemote • 🇦🇺 AustraliaJunior💰 A$41 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing personal and home care services to aged care clients, including assistance with daily living activities and complex care needs. Holds relevant certifications and possesses practical experience in manual handling and medication assistance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Certificate III In Aged CarePersonal Care ExperienceManual HandlingMedication AssistanceValid Australian Driver's Licence

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Hard Skills

General HousekeepingMeal PreparationLaundry ServicesMobility AssistanceComplex Care For Dementia

Soft Skills

Emotional SupportCommunication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Certificate III In Aged CareCertificate III In Individual SupportCertificate III In Disability

Industry Keywords

Aged CarePersonal Care ServicesHome Help ServicesHigh Care NeedsTransport Assistance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Providing 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
Providing 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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Certificate III or above in Aged Care or Individual Support or Disability
Experience of 6 months or more in a similar role that includes personal care, manual handling, hoist training and assisting with medications
A valid Australian Driver's Licence & your own insured, roadworthy vehicle

Benefits

Comp & perks

Award rate $41.08 per hour + Super + paid KM's
Employee benefits program + salary packaging up to $18,550 tax free each year
Paid CPR and First Aid courses