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Short Description

• Casual opportunities across south and southwest of Adelaide
• Competitive wages + up to $18,550 tax-free salary packaging options
• Make a difference to the community in this essential role

The opportunity

At Silverchain, we are dedicated to ensuring our clients remain comfortable and happy in their own homes, making a positive impact on their lives and keeping them connected to their community. Our Aged Care and Health services are provided in person with a flexible and modernised approach, that spans all aspects of our organisation, from healthcare, to client and family support, and employee engagement. As we continue to grow and adapt, we invite you to join our inclusive and transformative team. Together, let's make a difference!

We’re on the lookout for compassionate, reliable, and proactive Domestic Workers to join our team and support clients in their homes and communities across Adelaide’s southern suburbs.

This highly rewarding role helps improve the wellbeing of a diverse range of clients, including aged care, people living independently, and under 65’s. You will support them with everyday tasks and encourage independence.

Shifts are a minimum of 3 hours, scheduled between 8am and 5.30pm, Monday to Friday.

If you thrive in a changing environment, love variety in your day, and are passionate about supporting others, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• General housekeeping (vacuuming, mopping, dusting, laundry, bed-making)
• Light shopping, errands, and prepping basic meals
• Encourage clients to stay active and involved in their own care
• Promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing
• Build relationships with clients & their families
• Keeping accurate notes and documentation
• Be the ‘eyes and ears’ for the organisation and report any changes or concerns
• Provide a client focused service that improves their quality of life

If you thrive in a changing environment, love variety in your day and are passionate about client choice & independence, we would love to hear from you!

About you

You have passion with purpose and are driven by excellence. Caring is a profession and a calling, and your work and support enriches everyone. In addition, you will have the following skills:

• A warm, respectful, and encouraging attitude
• Strong time management and the ability to work independently
• Housekeeping skills and a love for keeping things clean and organised
• A genuine passion for helping others live their best lives
• Ability to work a minimum of three days per week
• A current valid Australian Driver’s Licence & your own insured, roadworthy vehicle

Benefits

What you will get with us

• $42.18 p/h (casual) plus superannuation
• Travel allowance of $0.92 k/m
• Up to $18,550 tax-free salary packaging options
• Work independently in the community with support from your team 
• Extensive orientation and on-the-job training
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing resources and support  
• Enjoy meaningful work with variety and flexibility

How to apply

To submit your application, and to view a copy of the Position Description, click ‘Apply’.

Silverchain Group is the leading provider of high-quality health and aged care in the homes of more than 105,000 Australians every year. As an employer of choice our greatest strength is our people, and we provide expert care for them with ongoing support, training, and career development opportunities.  

Driven by our values of integrity, respect, trust, and compassion, we aspire to create a better home care system for all Australians. Silverchain is a proud member of the Diversity Council of Australia. We recognise the positive contribution that a diverse workforce makes to our organisation where individuals can be authentic, respected, and celebrated. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people of all ages, genders, abilities, and culturally diverse and linguistic backgrounds.

We reserve the right to commence the recruitment process and extend or withdraw this advertisement prior to the closing date.

Please note that unsolicited applications from agencies will not be accepted.