Domestic Assistant

Mercy Health Australia; Young; Hybrid; AUD 53,120 - 56,371; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Ongoing support from a dedicated team

Salary packaging options

Health and wellbeing programs

Job summary

A leading health organisation is seeking a Casual Domestic Assistant to support Home Care clients in Young, NSW. The role involves providing domestic assistance and adapting to individual client needs. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, a current driver’s licence, and be genuinely interested in supporting others. Flexible working hours and competitive pay are offered.

Qualifications

• Current NSW Drivers Licence is essential.
• Must be reliable and have strong communication skills.
• Physically capable with an understanding of clients' limitations.

Responsibilities

• Provide domestic assistance with cleaning and laundry duties.
• Support clients to live independently at home.
• Adapt services to meet individual client needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Compassion

Reliability

Organizational skills

Education

First Aid certificate

Current NDIS Workers Screening Clearance

Job description

Employment Type: Casual
Hours: Flexible
Salary: $38.56 to $40.92 inclusive of casual loading
Location: Young or surrounding districts of Harden, Boorowa, Cootamundra or Temora
Upload on Application: Copy of resume, cover letter and relevant qualifications

Contact: Annette Berridge - [e-mail]

Where there's life, there's Mercy. Where there's care, there's You.

For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our Home Care team feels great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer.

Join us as a Domestic Assistant, and help us deliver even greater outcomes for our clients, communities, and you.

About the opportunity

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

Ongoing support provided by a dedicated service team. Flexible working days and hours.

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.
• Well-developed communication skills
• Be reliable, compassionate and adaptable
• Current NSW Drivers Licence.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A safe, sensible approach, physically capable and with a practical understanding of people's physical limitations.
• The ability to be flexible and adapt to meet clients' individual needs.

We would also love you to have:

• A current NDIS Workers Screening Clearance
• First Aid certificate.

Why Mercy Health?

We've been supporting people for over 100 years. Now, we're taking all that we have and making it even better.

• 100+ years of caring … We're a cornerstone of the communities we serve, and as a Domestic Assistant, the vital work you do will always be needed.
• A team of 10,000 hearts … A career in health and human services isn't always easy, and it takes true heart.
• Countless moments and lives … As a Domestic Assistant, you'll be right at the heart of the impact we have.

You'll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better balance with flexible working hours, the opportunity to work close to home, and the option to purchase additional leave when you need it.
• Receive ongoing support from our dedicated service team.
• Grow your impact and career with learning, development and progression opportunities.
• Make the most of your pay with our generous salary packaging options.
• Save big with access to a range of retail discounts across financial, healthcare, travel and other services.
• Live, work and feel your best with our health and wellbeing programs and Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.

Mercy Health is an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.