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Home Care WorkerSilverchain Group · Burnie, TAS, au
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Home Care Worker

🗓️ Posted 2026-09-01 Burnie, TAS, au Part-time Hybrid Healthcare Medical
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market A$4,000–A$5,500/mo

About the Company

Silverchain is a not for profit Australian home care provider accredited under national health and aged care standards, reinvests its funds into research and innovative care models, and prides itself on delivering safe, personal, connected, and effective care.

About the Role

The Care Worker role involves delivering home help and personal care services to aged care clients, ensuring their independence and wellbeing through a range of daily tasks and support activities.

Responsibilities

  • ● Provide general housekeeping, including making beds.
  • ● Clean, mop, and vacuum floors.
  • ● Wash, fold, and iron laundry.
  • ● Prepare meals and shop for groceries.
  • ● Assist clients with getting out of bed, showering, and dressing.
  • ● Help clients take medications.
  • ● Assist with mobility and therapy goals.
  • ● Provide complex care for clients with high care needs such as dementia.
  • ● Offer social and emotional support.
  • ● Transport clients to lifestyle activities or appointments.
  • ● Support family carers by giving them a break or allowing them to attend to other matters.

Requirements

  • ● Have at least 3 months experience in a similar professional role.
  • ● Hold a valid Australian Driver's Licence.
  • ● Own a roadworthy, insured vehicle.
  • ● Have experience in personal care, manual handling, hoist training, and medication management.
  • ● Be able to work independently and find solutions to everyday problems.
  • ● Demonstrate passion for providing excellent service.
  • ● Build positive relationships with clients and their families.
  • ● Remain calm and not take client frustration personally.
  • ● Willingness to complete Statutory Declaration, National Police check, Working Rights check, and pre employment functional assessment.

Benefits

  • ● Guaranteed hours and shifts.
  • ● Award rate of 34.42 per hour plus superannuation.
  • ● Paid kilometres (KM's).
  • ● Employee benefits program.
  • ● Salary packaging up to 18,550 tax free per year.
  • ● Accelerated learning programs to gain professional qualifications (Certificate 3).
  • ● Paid CPR and First Aid courses.