Domestic Assistant -Residential Aged Care, Maclean

Whiddon; Maclean; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive leave

Employee Assistance Program

Salary Packaging options

Novated leasing

Scholarships programs

Recognition & awards

Job summary

Whiddon Maclean is seeking a Domestic Assistant in Residential Aged Care on a casual basis. You will help with cleaning and laundry, contributing to a comfortable home for residents and a positive environment for colleagues.

Roles require infection control awareness, up-to-date vaccinations, and willingness to obtain an NDIS Worker Check if needed. Join our not-for-profit family in the Northern Rivers region.

Qualifications

• Infection control awareness and safe work practices are important.
• Current Influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations are preferred.
• NDIS Worker Check (or willingness to obtain) is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in cleaning and laundry to support resident comfort.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable living environment.
• Contribute to a respectful, caring atmosphere for residents and team.

Skills

Infection control

NDIS check

Vaccinations

Job description

Domestic Assistant -Residential Aged Care, Maclean

You are looking for a job being part of a positive team making an important difference for others. Your role as a Cleaning and Laundry Assistant is more than you might think: you are essential in creating a comfortable home for our residents and a great working environment for your colleagues.

You see the importance in looking beyond the tasks and nurturing relationships. You will be rewarded with learning about and becoming a part of the rich life stories of older Australians and you will enjoy new friendships with people who are passionate about what they do.

Your understanding of Infection Control and Safe Work Practices, having current Influenza and COVID Vaccinations and a current NDIS Worker Check (or your willingness to obtain these) will be important ways you can maintain and improve the wellbeing of our residents.

We are a not-for-profit organisation, but more importantly, we are like one big family and treat each of our residents, families, and team members with the same levels of passion, care, and respect.

We are hoping you will join our fantastic Whiddon family at Maclean, in the Northern Rivers' region, on a casual basis.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Whiddon, we provide our people with benefits that will enhance their experience and provide them with things they actually want and will use. Our benefits are centred around 'Five Pillars - mind, body, financial, social and career.

• Comprehensive leave options to support you in mind and body (casual employees)
• Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Employee Assistance Program for when you need extra support
• Salary Packaging options so you can keep more of your pay. Did you know that by salary packaging, you can increase your hourly rate by more than $2? This is how:
• Up to $611.53 per fortnight to pay your mortgage, rent, school fees, etc.
• Up to $101.92 per fortnight to pay entertainment activities like cafes, restaurants, etc.
• Remote living options including rent and mortgage packaging, utilities and holiday transport.
• Novated leasing, a financial wellness program, a personal car buying service and a rewards program through our partners.
• Quarterly gifts, including Cost of living voucher, ACE Day, Christmas gifting and other ad-hoc gifts from time to time.
• Access to retail benefits and perks, including great discounts, and passes to the cinema, tickets to concerts or sports events, food vouchers, and more!
• Employee Referral Program. Get paid up to $500 to refer our next Whiddon star.
• Learning, learning, learning. Whiddon Scholarships Programs, Leadership Development Programs, Traineeships and more… we want to support your educational journey!
• Get recognised for your great work! Just in Time Recognition, Milestone Celebrations, Everyday Heroes, Annual Awards night and more.
• Recognition for successfully completing your probation period.
• Locations across NSW and QLD. If you need to relocate or wish to transfer between our Homes

Please note all successful candidates are required to provide evidence of NDIS Workers Check.