Home Care Worker

Silverchain Group

. Support older community members to maintain their homes and enhance wellbeing .

Posted 11/3/2026part-timeRemote • AustraliaJunior💰 A$43 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing personal care and support to older community members, including assistance with daily living activities, meal preparation, and emotional support. Holds a valid Australian Driver's Licence and possesses a strong interest in community care or aged care.

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Personal Care AssistanceMeal PreparationMobility SupportComplex Care for DementiaValid Australian Driver's Licence

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Hard Skills

HousekeepingLaundry ManagementMedication AssistanceGrocery ShoppingTransporting Clients

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingEmotional SupportIndependence

Certifications & Qualifications

Statutory DeclarationNational Police CheckWorking Rights CheckPre-employment Functional Assessment

Industry Keywords

Community CareAged CareHigh Care NeedsDementia Care

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support older community members to maintain their homes and enhance wellbeing
Provide general housekeeping, including making beds and cleaning, mopping, and vacuuming floors
Wash, fold, and iron laundry
Prepare meals and complete grocery shopping
Assist clients with getting out of bed, showering, and dressing
Assist clients to take medications
Support mobility and therapy goals
Provide complex care for customers with high care needs, such as dementia
Provide social and emotional support
Transport clients to lifestyle activities or appointments
Help family carers take a break or do other things
Work independently, find solutions to everyday problems, and ask a manager for help when needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

No certificate 3 required
Minimum of 6 months experience; 3–6 months previous experience in a similar role stated as an interest/requirement
Valid Australian Driver's Licence
Own insured, roadworthy vehicle
Interest in community care or aged care
Prior to commencement: Statutory Declaration, National Police check, Working Rights check, and pre-employment functional assessment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Super
Paid KM's
Casual role with a view to permanent part-time positions
No Weekends or Sleepovers
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
Training and education programs
Opportunities to develop and grow in your career