Domestic Assistant

Mercy Aged and Community Care Ltd; Parkville; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a casual Domestic Assistant to support Home Care clients to live independently at home by performing cleaning and laundry duties. This role requires reliable, empathetic individuals with strong communication skills.

The position offers flexible hours, a mobile phone, and ongoing service team support. Applicants must have a valid driver’s licence and own transport to access client homes.

Qualifications

• First Aid Certificate (Level 2) is required.
• NDIS workers screening check is required.
• NDIS Orientation Module Completion Certificate is required.
• Driver's License is required.
• Car Insurance and Registration is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide domestic assistance with cleaning and laundry.
• Support Home Care clients to live independently at home.
• Flexible working hours are available.

Skills

Reliability

Empathy

Communication

Team player

Customer service

Education

First Aid Certificate (Level 2)

NDIS workers screening check

NDIS Orientation Module Completion Certificate

Driver's License

Car Insurance and Registration

Job description

Employment Type: Casual

Hours: Flexible hours with a Minimum 3 Weekday availability

Location: Western Suburbs - Werribee, Point Cook, Tarneit, Manor Lakes, Laverton, Williamstown, Altona, and surrounding 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 many opportunities to build on what has gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere. As a for-purpose organization 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. At Mercy Health, it's all about taking what we have and making it better. To do that, we need you. Join us at Mercy Health and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.

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.


• 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.

Required evidence:

• First Aid Certificate (Level 2)


• NDIS workers screening check


• NDIS Orientation Module Completion Certificate


• Driver's License


• Car Insurance and Registration


• Workers' Rights

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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 acknowledgement 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.

Mercy Health Australia is renowned for its unwavering commitment to providing compassionate and patient-centered health services and aged care services. If you're value and display empathy, integrity, and are seeking the opportunity to make a real difference, we invite you to join us! Mercy Health is made up of 10,000 people who provide acute and subacute hospital care, aged care, mental health programs, maternity and specialist women’s health services, early parenting services, home care services and health worker training and development. Mercy Health employs people from many cultures and backgrounds who, irrespective of their beliefs, share a common bond to care for those in need. We look forward to welcoming you to your journey with Mercy Health.