Domestic Assistant

Alzheimer's Association of Queensland; Gold Coast City; Sur place; AUD 14 000 - 17 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Salary sacrifice benefits

Travel reimbursement

Retail discounts & cash backs

Wellbeing support

Career development

Résumé du poste

Alzheimer's Association of Queensland is seeking passionate Domestic Assistants to join our community care team on a casual basis for the Gold Coast Multi Centre. This role provides essential domestic services in clients' homes, supporting daily living and quality of life.

You will perform cleaning, shopping assistance, meal prep, and safety tasks, while maintaining high standards of care, compassion, and respect. A current First Aid/CPR and a valid driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in aged care or community settings is desirable.
• Good level of physical fitness to perform repetitive tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with digital tools.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificate.
• Roadworthy, registered vehicle and full comprehensive car insurance.

Responsabilités

• Provide client-focused domestic assistance and social support with dignity.
• Undertake routine cleaning: toilets and kitchen, sweeping, mopping, dusting, laundry.
• Assist clients with unaccompanied shopping and meal preparation.
• Apply hygiene, infection control and safe cleaning procedures.
• Maintain progress notes and escalate as needed; perform other duties.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Digital literacy

Autonomy

Time management

Problem solving

Smartphone usage

Formation

First Aid & CPR certification

National Police Certificate

Australian Driver's License

Description du poste

Alzheimer's Association of Queensland – Arundel QLD

Alzheimer’s Queensland (AQ) is a progressive, not-for-profit organisation providing a comprehensive and bespoke suite of world-class aged care services. We are seeking passionate Domestic Assistants to join our community care team on a Casual basis for our Gold Coast Multi Centre. This role provides a range of high-quality domestic services tailored to support clients within the community who require assistance with everyday duties in their own homes.

You will play a meaningful role in promoting the retention of existing life skills, supporting clients to lead a valued life, and enabling them to remain living safely in their own home.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide client-focused domestic assistance and social support while upholding the client's cultural independence and dignity.
• Undertake routine cleaning tasks, Tasks include but not limited to cleaning high touch point areas such as toilets and kitchen; sweeping or vacuuming; mopping; dusting; changing bedsheets; washing, drying, ironing and folding clothes; washing walls and windows; and other duties as requested.
• Assist clients with unaccompanied shopping and meal preparation.
• Apply hygiene, infection control, and safe cleaning procedures.
• Maintain clear communication, document regular progress notes in the system, and escalat... Wait actual original includes "escalate".
• Undertake any other duties as reasonably required or directed as service needs change.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in a similar role (experience in aged care or community settings is highly desirable).
• Good level of physical fitness with an ability to complete repetitive tasks for extended periods.
• Superior time management and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, alongside proficiency in using digital applications and smart phones.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificate.
• Current Australian Driver's License.
• Roadworthy and registered vehicle with full comprehensive car insurance.
• A smart phone and willingness to use it for work purposes.
• Current National Police Certificate clearance (and willingness to renew it every 3 years).

Salary & Benefits

• $15,900+ Salary Sacrifice benefits per year
• Travel reimbursement between client visits
• Instant Retail Discounts & cash backs on groceries, fuel, travel, restaurants, online shopping and many more.
• Full Wellbeing Support: 24/7 mental health counselling and fitness challenges.
• Total Care: Access to virtual health checks and nutritional guidance.
• Thrive with comprehensive training, professional development, and a supportive team.
• Access to AQ Employee Benefit program for physical, mental and financial fitness.