Domestic Assistant Worker

Benefits: 

• Permanent part time employment;
• Hourly Pay rate $32.08;
• Clients are based in the Melville and surrounding suburbs, limiting the amount of time spent travelling between clients;
• Salary packaging of up to $18,550 per year;
• Access to Employee Assistance Program;
• Work/Life balance;

About the company:

As the heart of community care, Melville Cares provide a range of aged care services including home support, in​-home respite, transport services, social groups and more. Our vision, is that we at Melville Cares believe older peoples’ lives should be as fulfilling as at any other stage of life, and is achieved by our commitment to our values. By empowering our clients, building trust and engaging with compassion we walk alongside clients on their unique journey through later life assisting as much, or as little, as they choose.

About the role:

Due to unprecedented growth, we are seeking Domestic Assistant Workers who are available to work across a number of shifts, in Melville and the surrounding suburbs, between 8am and 5pm, Monday to Friday. They are required to communicate effectively with their coordinator and deliver support to clients in accordance with the clients support plan.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide safe and hygienic domestic cleaning services to clients, including mopping, vacuuming, dusting and general housekeeping duties, along with shop by list services.
• Provide care and support to clients in accordance with their care/support plan;
• Communicate with clients, their household members and family, colleagues and others in a professional manner with respect and empathy;
• Promote and foster the independence of the client;
• Report to the coordinator any changes observed in the client, the home’s safety or other relevant aspects of the home environment;
• Complete Melville Cares documentation to the required standard;
• Work without direct supervision;
• Work within the Aged Care Standards and organisational Work Health and Safety Guidelines;
• Attend meetings, training and communicate to coordinator as required.

Essential Criteria:

• A strong commitment to supporting and assisting older people in the community;
• Ownership of and ability to operate personal smartphone to an efficient standard;
• Ability to work both in a team and independently;
• Accurate observation and reporting skills (verbal and written);
• Ability to work within the Aged Care Standards;
• ‘C’ class Western Australian motor vehicle driver’s license and own regularly serviced and comprehensively insured vehicle;
• Proven ability to organise, plan and manages workloads;
• Physical fitness, ability to pass a medical evaluation;
• Willingness to undertake required training both to maintain required competencies and develop additional skills to enhance service delivery.

Desirable Criteria:

• Previous relevant experience in the health/aged/disability sector is highly desirable; and
• COVID-19 Vaccination certificate.

Keen on joining our team?

Kindly submit your application online, along with your up-to-date Resume.

The shortlisting process will begin shortly.

Melville Cares values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, including Indigenous peoples, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those with disabilities, to apply.