Domestic Assistant / Cleaner

Suncare is committed to "Making People's Lives Better". We do this through providing innovative personal solutions that support people to live their life, their way. As a values-based organisation we want our staff to reflect the values that we live by:

Innovative | Inclusive | Agile | Respectful | Authentic | Collaborative | Empathetic

Our customers are at the heart of everything we do and the experience they enjoy is critical to the success of our organisation. Every day, Suncare employees are making a difference to real people and making people's lives better.

Suncare Domestic Assistant / Cleaner - what's involved in the role?

We are currently seeking a Permanent Part-Time Domestic Assistant to provide support to our customers in their homes in Cooloola Cove and surrounding suburbs. 

The role of a Suncare Domestic Assistant actively supports the individual needs of our aged customers who are living at home, either independently or with family. Examples of your duties could include assisting with cleaning the bathroom and toilet, vacuuming and mopping of floors, wiping kitchen surfaces and laundry duties, meal preparation, bed making, ironing and unassisted shopping.

Domestic Assistant work is typically performed between Monday to Friday 8am – 4pm, and the roster you are provided is dependent on your availability. The current Part Time contract available provides for a minimum guarantee of 50 hours per fortnight. An example of a roster is Wednesday to Friday 10am to 3.00pm (50 hours per fortnight). 

There may also be the opportunity to gain additional hours depending on your availability and operational requirements.

About you

We want our customers to have a great experience with our people, and our people need to have a great attitude, be friendly, willing to learn new things, and most importantly listen and understand what the customer wants. You will ideally have demonstrated experience in cleaning. You will also have the ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.

For this position, you will be required to be physically fit, hold a valid Driver's licence and be willing to use your own vehicle for work purposes, ensuring that your vehicle is appropriately insured.  A National Police Check, CPR and First Aid certificates are required in this position.

What can we offer

• Comprehensive induction program
• Helpful and supportive buddy/team structure for new staff
• Latest technology (smart phone) to make work easier
• Suncare work shirts/blouses provided
• Ongoing training and development
• Employee Assistance Program/health and wellbeing programs
• Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
• Fitness and health club programs/discounts
• Career progression opportunities
• And this position is eligible to receive QLeave

Apply now

To start your application, click on the APPLY button. Please attach your resume with a cover letter.

As part of the recruitment process, you may be requested to undertake background checks such as criminal history, pre-employment medical demerit point/driving history and reference checks.

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Applicants may be requested to disclose any pre-existing illness or injury which may impact on their ability to perform the advertised role.  Details are available in section 571 of the Workers Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003