Home Care Worker

Silverchain Group

. Provide home help services including housekeeping, bed-making, floor cleaning, mopping, vacuuming, laundry, meal preparation and grocery shopping .

Posted 9/17/2026part-timeRemote • AustraliaJunior💰 A$36 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing personal care and support for clients with high care needs, including those with dementia. Proficient in household management tasks and capable of building positive relationships with clients and their families.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Cert 3 In Individual SupportPersonal Care ExperienceManual HandlingValid Australian Driver's LicenceComplex Care For Dementia

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Hard Skills

HousekeepingBed-MakingFloor CleaningMoppingVacuumingLaundryMeal PreparationGrocery ShoppingMedication AssistanceMobility Support

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingBuilding Positive RelationshipsEmotional Support

Certifications & Qualifications

Cert 3 In Individual SupportUSI Number

Industry Keywords

Aged CareDisability SupportRespite CareNational Police CheckWorking Rights Check

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide home help services including housekeeping, bed-making, floor cleaning, mopping, vacuuming, laundry, meal preparation and grocery shopping
Provide personal care including getting clients out of bed, showering and dressing
Assist clients with medications, mobility and therapy goals
Provide complex care for customers with high care needs, including dementia
Provide social and emotional support
Transport clients to lifestyle activities or appointments
Provide respite for family carers
Work across Port Stephens and surrounding suburbs

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 3 months’ experience in a similar professional role
Cert 3 in Individual Support – Aged Care or Ageing & Disability
Experience with personal care, manual handling, hoist training and medications
Valid Australian Driver’s Licence
Own insured, roadworthy vehicle
USI Number required
Ability to work independently and solve everyday problems
Ability to build positive relationships with clients and their families
Prior to commencement: Statutory Declaration, National Police check, Working Rights check and pre-employment functional assessment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Super
Paid kilometres
PPE, T-shirts and phone
Employee benefits program
Salary packaging up to $18,550 tax free each year
Accelerated learning programs to gain professional qualifications (Cert 3)
Paid CPR and First Aid courses
No weekends or public holidays
Guaranteed permanent roster in Port Stephens
Training and education programs for career development