Domestic Assistant

Southern Cross Care (Vic); Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a Casual Domestic Assistant to support Home Care clients with cleaning and laundry, enabling independence at home. The role requires empathy, reliability and a client-centred approach, with flexible hours and a driver’s licence.

Applicants should be able to provide evidence of First Aid (Level 2), NDIS checks and completion of NDIS Orientation, plus a current driver’s licence and car insurance. A mobile phone may be provided.

Qualifications

• Warm, empathetic and person-centred approach.
• Strong communication skills and a positive attitude.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with clients and families.
• Own car with a valid driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Support Home Care clients with domestic tasks including cleaning and laundry.
• Provide compassionate, client-centred assistance to enable independence at home.
• Collaborate with a dedicated service team to ensure smooth, respectful care.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Car ownership

Education

First Aid Certificate (Level 2)

NDIS workers screening check

NDIS Orientation Module

Driver’s Licence

Car Insurance & Registration

Workers’ Rights

Job description

Employment Type: Casual
Hours: Flexible hours with a Minimum 3 Weekday availability
Location: Western Suburbs - Western Suburbs - Werribee, Point Cook, Tarneit, Manor Lakes, Laverton, Williamstown, Altona, and surounding suburbs.

Contact: Carla Duarte ([e-mail])

Upload with Application: Resume and driver's license

Where there’s life, there’s Mercy.

Where there’s care, there’s You.

Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be?

For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that’s gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.

As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you’ll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.

About the opportunity:

At Mercy Health, each moment, no matter how small, truly matters - and as a Domestic Assistant, you’ll create cherished moments each day.

We are currently looking for passionate people to support our Home Care clients to live independently at home by providing domestic assistance with cleaning and laundry duties.

• Ongoing support provided by a dedicated service team.
• Flexible working hours.
• Mobile phone.

What you’ll bring:

You’re reliable, resilient and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are genuinely interested in supporting others and making a difference in your community.

To thrive in this role, you will have:

• A warm, empathetic, and person-centred approach.
• Strong communication skills and a positive, can-do attitude.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with clients and families.
• A collaborative spirit that contributes to a team-focused culture.
• Have your own car with a valid driver’s licence

You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:

• First Aid Certificate (Level 2)
• NDIS workers screening check
• NDIS Orientation Module Completion Certificate
• Driver’s License
• Car Insurance and Registration
• Workers’ Rights

Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare?

Join us and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives - and your career.

Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process.

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture.

We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We’re proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.