Domestic Support Worker

Coolibah are looking to expand our Community Care team enabling us to deliver care improving the lives of individuals whilst enabling them to remain in their homes.   Providing support to older people can provide you with a meaningful career through our Values of Caring, Collaborative and Conscientious.

What we can offer you:

• Salary - competitive salary and generous salary packaging of up to $15,900 per year.  This allows you to pay your expenses from your salary before tax which increases your tax home pay.
• Culture - a flexible, diverse and inclusive working environment with the opportunity to truly make a difference in someone's life everyday.
• Benefits - Access to various discounts via Coolibah's Reward and Recognition platform.
• Hours - Flexible work hours to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Coolibah Care has been the aged care provider of choice in the Peel region for over 50 years.  We are an independent not-for-profit organisation, offering a range of services including residential care, independent living, home services, respite and day care.

As a Domestic Support Worker you will support our clients to live their best life, supporting them to live independently at home by helping them with everyday activities like (but not limited to):

• Provide personalised domestic assistance services that empower seniors to maintain their independence.
• Perform housekeeping tasks, including cleaning, laundry and organising while respecting the client’s preferences and capabilities.
• Assist with meal preparation, taking into account individual dietary needs and preferences.
• Foster and warm and supportive relationship with clients, promoting social interaction and emotional well-being
• Monitor clients' physical and mental health, promptly reporting any changes to ensure their safety and well-being.

What about you:

• Ideally previous experience in cleaning and laundry
• You will be available for a minimum of three days Monday - Friday working between the hours of 9am - 4pm
• Passion for providing compassionate care to seniors and promoting their independence
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage effectively with client and their families
• Reliability, patience and adaptability to meet the diverse needs of seniors
• Ideally you will have previous experience of worked in Aged Care 
• Full Drivers Licence and reliable registered vehicle
• Current Police Clearance (less than 6 months)
• Willingness to obtain or provide proof of up-to-date influenza and at least Covid 19 vaccinations

Coolibah is an equal opportunities employer.  Applicants from diverse backgrounds, such as indigenous people, people with disabilities or individuals from different cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Coolibah’s purpose is to be the local leading independent aged care provider.  If you would like to be part of this great team please click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts.

Please note that applications for this position are open until a suitable pool of candidates is received.  This means that Coolibah are accepting applications until the position is filled and the vacancy may close without notice.  If you are interested in this position, we highlight recommend you apply as soon as possible.