Care Aide, Social Centre

We have an immediate opportunity for experienced and passionate community support workers to join Silver Chain Group in the position of Care Aide at our Margaret River Social Centre on a permanent, part-time basis.

We are seeking applicants with availability to work between the hours of 0800 - 1600, each Tuesday and Thursday. 30 hours per fortnight. Applicants will need to demonstrate flexibility and commitment to shifts on offer to ensure continuity of services to our clients.

The Role

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.

You will be required to have a full clean drivers license for this role and be comfortable to drive our van/bus for transporting clients. Some Care Aide work in the community will also be required.

Duties include:

• Activity Planning and Facilitation: Designing and running engaging group activities, such as arts and crafts, gentle exercise classes, quizzes, music therapy, and board games
• Emotional Support and Companionship: Providing a listening ear, meaningful conversation, and emotional support to reduce loneliness and foster a welcoming environment
• Social Outings: Accompanying clients on excursions, group walks, or community events, and sometimes coordinating safe transportation to and from the centre
• Basic Personal Care: Assisting clients with activities of daily living (ADLs) as needed, which may include help with eating, grooming, or using the bathroom
• Meal and Refreshment Assistance: Helping to prepare, serve, or supervise morning teas, lunches, and hydration, while catering to specific dietary or swallowing requirements
• Client Monitoring and Reporting: Observing participants for any changes in physical health, cognitive function, or emotional wellbeing, and reporting these to centre coordinators or family members
• Safety and Maintenance: Assisting clients with mobility (e.g., using walking frames or wheelchairs) and ensuring the centre's environment remains clean, hazard-free, and accessible
• Wellbeing Observations: Monitor physical and cognitive changes, such as shifts in mood, mobility, or memory, and report concerns to supervisors or health professionals
• Medication: Provide non-clinical medication prompts and reminders according to the client's care plan
• Documentation: Keep accurate records of attendance, the types of activities participated in, and any incidents that occur during the day

What We're Offering

• Competitive hourly rate+ super+ the ability to packaging of up to $18,550.
• Extensive orientation and on-the-job training.
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing resources and support (including 4 annual mental health service sessions for you and your family)
• Exclusive fitness and health insurance discounts (12% discount with HBF)
• Paid parental leave of 12 weeks.
• Leave loading payment.
• Subsidised gym membership with participating gym partners.

Why Choose Silverchain

Everyone at Silverchain, from our care teams to leadership, plays a vital role in delivering Best Care. It’s a team effort. Best Care is care that is safe, personal, connected and effective.

We are proudly one of the few Australian home care providers accredited in both national health and aged care standards. This means the quality of care we provide is expected to meet the same standards as a hospital or residential aged care facility.

As a not-for-profit organisation, we re-invest our funds into research and developing innovative models of care to set the industry benchmark for the provision of the best care in the home.

We'll also provide you with opportunities to help you develop and grow in your career, with training and education programs to help you achieve your goals.

How to

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At Silverchain, 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, gender, abilities, culturally diverse and linguistic backgrounds.

Kindly note that we do not accept applications via email. Unsolicited applications from agencies will not be accepted. We reserve the right to commence the recruitment process and extend or withdraw this advertisement prior to the closing date