Domestic Assistant

Jewish Care Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Induction and training

Travel reimbursement

Paid leave options

Job summary

Jewish Care Victoria is seeking reliable Domestic Assistance Workers to support clients at home with cleaning, laundry, and everyday tasks. You will follow individual support plans and communicate with the team to ensure safety, comfort and independence for clients in the community.

Ideal candidates have a compassionate, respectful approach and relevant experience in aged care or disability support, with a willingness to travel between client appointments using public transport.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and client-focused approach aligning with independent living at home.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills across diverse clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide domestic assistance: cleaning, laundry and meal prep as per care plan.
• Maintain client safety, dignity and privacy while performing tasks.
• Follow client support plans and report changes to the coordinator.

Skills

Compassionate

Time management

Communication skills

Reliability

Client focus

Education

Disability / Aged Care qualification

Job description

We are seeking reliable, compassionate and motivated Domestic Assistance Workers to join our community support team.

In this role, you will provide practical household assistance to clients in their own homes, helping them maintain a clean, safe, comfortable and hygienic living environment. Your contribution will support clients to maintain their independence, wellbeing and quality of life.

You will work with people who may require assistance with everyday household tasks due to age, disability, chronic illness or other life circumstances. By providing consistent, respectful and person-centred support, you will help clients remain in familiar surroundings and continue to live life on their own terms.

Working independently in clients’ homes, you will follow individual support plans and agreed service arrangements, while maintaining effective communication with your coordinator and the wider team

This role is an opportunity to put Jewish Care’s values into practice every day, through the quality of your work, the respect you show to clients and your commitment to strengthening the community we serve.

Key responsibilities

• Domestic assistance: Complete household cleaning tasks, including vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, dusting and cleaning kitchens, bathrooms and other agreed areas of the home.
• Laundry and household tasks: Assist with laundry, changing bed linen, making beds and completing other routine household tasks identified in the client’s support plan.
• Respecting dignity and privacy: Treat clients, their homes and personal belongings with consideration, decency and sensitivity, while maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Person-centred support: Provide assistance in a respectful and non-judgemental manner, recognising each client’s individual needs, preferences and right to make choices.
• Communication and reporting: Maintain professional communication with clients, coordinators and colleagues, and promptly report changes in a client’s circumstances, safety concerns or incidents.
• Work health and safety: Follow workplace health and safety procedures, infection prevention requirements and safe work practices when carrying out household tasks.

Locations: Elsternwick, Caulfield, Bentleigh, Carnegie and the Port Phillip area.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A compassionate, respectful and client-focused approach, with a genuine commitment to supporting people to remain independent in their own homes.
• The ability to work independently, manage time effectively and complete household tasks to a high standard.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive and professional relationships with clients from diverse backgrounds.
• Reliability, punctuality and a strong sense of responsibility when working in clients’ homes.
• An understanding of the importance of client dignity, privacy, confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• The ability to recognise and report changes in clients’ circumstances, hazards, incidents and other concerns.
• The physical capacity to undertake routine domestic cleaning and household tasks safely.
• A willingness to follow individual support plans, organisational policies and procedures, and work health and safety requirements.
• Previous experience in domestic assistance, cleaning, aged care, disability support or community services.
• A relevant qualification in disability, aged care, individual support or a related field.

A current driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle are preferred but not essential. Applicants who live locally and can reliably travel between client appointments using public transport are encouraged to apply.

Summary

Why Jewish Care is the best choice for your career:

• Salary Packaging– as a not-for-profit organisation, our staff benefit from some Fringe Benefit Tax exemptions through salary packaging up to $15,900 p.a + up to $2,650 p.a on meal & entertainment
• Manage your schedule easily with a user-friendly roster system on your smartphone
• $1.05 per km reimbursement when using your own vehicle, including travel between clients
• We’ll set you up for success in the community with a supportive, paid induction
• Purchased leave options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Reward & Recognition Program – our STAR Awards honour those who exemplify our values of Community, Respect, Inclusion and Social Responsibility, along with dedicated recognition for years of service
• Ethos Day –an enriching learning experience that delves into the intricacies of Jewish history and culture
• Learning and development – opportunities to progress in your career internally

About us:

Jewish Care Victoria, is a not-for-profit organisation and is one of the largest providers of aged and community services for the Jewish Community in Victoria and has been servicing the community for over 175 years.Our staff come from all cultural and religious backgrounds, and we provide cultural and spiritual training in the Jewish Ethos.

Jewish Care proudly celebrates and warmly welcomes the rich diversity of our community and strives to be inclusive for all, including the LGBTI+ community.

Jewish Care acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and work. Our services and supports are provided on the lands of the Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung people, and we deeply respect and honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connection to land, waters and community.

Jewish Care is committed to protecting clients and staff members from all forms of harm and abuse. We are a child safe organisation. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process during their recruitment process.