Transition Aged Care Program Home Care Worker

Job Description

When was the last time you made a difference in someone's life? 

Silverchain is seeking experienced Home Care Workers to join our Transitional Aged Care Program (TACP). The TACP program supports older people transitioning from hospital back to independent living at home. This short-term, rehabilitation-focused program assists clients recovering from extended hospital stays and helps them achieve their recovery goals. We are looking for TACP Home care workers to join Silverchain team in the Collaroy area and Surrounds.

What’s on offer

• Part-time Award rate $37.53 + Super + Km’s
• Employee benefits program + Salary packaging up to $18,550 tax free each year.
• Paid CPR and First Aid Courses.
• Monday to Friday roster - between hours of 7 am and 5pm (please note: must be available 2-3 days a week).
• Minimal weekend work
• Training in hoist use, complex personal care and compression stocking application
• Career development opportunities
• Meaningful rehabilitation-focused work supporting client independence

What We’re Looking for

• Certificate III or above in Aged Care, Individual Support
• Level 3 Home Care Worker experience preferred
• Minimum 6 months' experience in a similar role
• Current Australian Driver's Licence
• Reliable vehicle with comprehensive insurance
• Ability to meet all mandatory vaccination requirements (e.g  Diphtheria, Tetanus & Pertussis (Whooping Cough); Hepatitis B; Measels, Mumps & Rubella (NMR); Varicella (chickenpox); Tuberculosis (TB)**; Influenza and Covid -19)
• Experience supporting high-care or post-hospital clients highly regarded

The Role

In the role of TACP Home worker you will be providing our aged care clients with home help services post hospitalisation, such as:

• Personal Care (PC)
• Exercise program support, as directed by Allied Health
• Assistance with compression stockings
• Transporting clients to appointments
• Social support and engagement
• Meal preparation
• Domestic Assistance (DA)

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 apply

To submit your application, click ‘Apply’. 

At Silverchain Group, 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. 

Prior to commencement, every preferred candidate must complete a Statutory Declaration, National Police check, Working Rights check and pre-employment functional assessment. Kindly note that we do not accept applications via email.

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