Domestic Assistant

Silverchain; Albany; On-site; AUD 49,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Mobile phone provided

Paid parental leave

Retail discounts

Social club discounts

Education/recognition programs

Referral scheme

Job summary

Silverchain is recruiting experienced Domestic Assistants to join our team in Albany on a casual basis. The role involves supporting clients to maintain independence, undertaking housekeeping, meals and social support, and travelling between homes using a digital schedule.

A reliable vehicle and autonomous work style are essential. We offer a fixed hourly rate of $43.03 per hour (25% loading + super), travel allowances, a mobile phone for work, parental leave provisions, retailer and insurer

Qualifications

• 3-6 months domestic/industrial cleaning experience.
• A valid driver's license with unrestricted access to a registered vehicle.
• Ability and willingness to work autonomously travelling between client homes using a digital schedule.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality support that promotes client independence.
• Deliver domestic assistance and general housekeeping tasks.
• Prepare meals and support clients with basic nutrition needs.
• Provide social support and help clients stay engaged in their community.
• Follow a predetermined schedule while travelling between clients’ homes.
• Use a mobile app to access and follow digital schedules and care plans.
• Maintain unrestricted access to a reliable vehicle for travel between visits.

Skills

Domestic/Industrial cleaning

Job description

Domestic Assistant - Albany and surrounds - WA

We’re recruiting experienced Domestic Assistants to join our team in Albany on a casual basis. This casual role offers ongoing regular shifts, with the potential to secure a permanent role after three months based on performance and business needs.

To be considered for this role, applicants must reside in:

Albany, Bayonet Head, Big Grove, Borden, Centennial Park, Cheynes, Collingwood Heights, Collingwood Park, Cuthbert, Drome, Elleker, Emu Point, Frenchman Bay, Gledhow, Gnowangerup, Goode Beach, Green Valley, Kalgan, King River, Lange, Little Grove, Lockyer, Lower King, Manypeaks, Marbelup, Mckail, Middleton Beach, Millbrook, Milpara, Mira Mar, Mount Clarance, Mount Elphinstone, Mount Lindesay, Mount Melville, Nanarup, Napier, Narrikup, Ongerup, Orana, Port Albany, Redmond, Redmond West, Robinson, Rocky Gully, Sandpatch, Seppings, Spencer Park, Torndirrup, Vancouver Peninsula, Walmsley, Warrenup, West Cape Howe, Willyung, Yakamia.

Domestic Assistants support clients to maintain independence by providing domestic assistance, general housekeeping, meal preparation and social support. The role involves travelling between clients’ homes, following a digital schedule and care plan via a mobile app, so a reliable vehicle and ability to work autonomously are essential.

What’s on offer

• $43.03 per hour inclusive of 25% loading + super


• Travel allowance of $1.05 per k/m.


• Provided with a mobile phone for work purposes.


• Paid parental leave provisions.


• Discounts from several retailers, health insurance & fitness providers etc. incl. HBF, Medibank and NIB.


• Social club discounts - cheaper tickets to events & attractions incl. cinemas, theatre shows, Zoo, Aqwa, Scitech, Adventure World and more.


• Several recognition and education support programs available.


• Referral Scheme – receive $250 e-voucher, for each friend or family member you refer, who commences work with Silverchain.

What we’re looking for

• 3-6 months Domestic/Industrial cleaning experience.


• A valid Drivers’ License with unrestricted access to a registered vehicle which is appropriately insured and in good condition, is essential.


• Ability and willingness to work autonomously in the community, travelling from home to home, referring to a digital schedule and care plan, via a mobile app, will be essential.


• Excellent interpersonal and communication (verbal & written) skills are essential.

The role

• Provide high‑quality support that promotes client independence.


• Deliver domestic assistance and general housekeeping tasks.


• Prepare meals and support clients with basic nutrition needs.


• Provide social support and assist clients to remain engaged in their community.


• Follow a predetermined schedule while travelling between clients’ homes.


• Use a mobile app to access and follow digital schedules and care plans independently.


• Maintain unrestricted access to a reliable vehicle for travel between visits.

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, our ambition is to create a better home care system for all Australians and we develop innovative models of care to set the industry benchmark.

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.

At Silver Chain 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.

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