Domestic Assistant - South Coast

Alzheimer's Australia; Gold Coast City; Vor Ort; AUD 14.000 - 17.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Travel reimbursement between clientvis

Instant Retail Discounts & cash backs

Wellbeing Support

Virtual health checks & nutritional指导

Professional development and training

AQ Employee Benefit program

Zusammenfassung

Alzheimer’s Queensland (AQ) is seeking passionate Domestic Assistants to join our community care team on a Casual basis for our Gold Coast Multi Centre. The role provides domestic services to support clients at home, promoting life skills and safe independent living.

You will help clients with daily tasks, meal prep, and personal support while observing safety, documentation, and communication standards in a community care setting.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in aged care or community settings is desirable.
• Physically able to perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificate.
• Valid Australian driver’s license and vehicle with insurance.

Aufgaben

• Provide client-focused domestic assistance and social support while upholding the client’s cultural independence and dignity.
• Undertake routine cleaning tasks including toilets, kitchen, sweeping/vacuuming, mopping, dusting, changing bedsheets, laundry.
• Assist clients with unaccompanied shopping and meal preparation.
• Apply hygiene, infection control and safe cleaning procedures.
• Maintain clear communication and document progress notes; escalate concerns as needed.
• Undertake other duties as service needs change.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Autonomy

Digital literacy

Smartphone proficiency

Ausbildung

First Aid & CPR certificate

Australian Driver's Licence

Tools

Smartphone

Digital applications

Jobbeschreibung

Alzheimer’s Queensland (AQ) is a progressive, not-for-profit organisation providing a comprehensive and bespoke suite of world-class aged care services. We are seeking passionate Domestic Assistants to join our community care team on a Casual basis for our Gold Coast Multi Centre. This role provides a range of high-quality domestic services tailored to support clients within the community who require assistance with everyday duties in their own homes.

You will play a meaningful role in promoting the retention of existing life skills, supporting clients to lead a valued life, and enabling them to remain living safely in their own home.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide client-focused domestic assistance and social support while upholding the client's cultural independence and dignity.
• Undertake routine cleaning tasks, Tasks include but not limited to cleaning high touch point areas such as toilets and kitchen; sweeping or vacuuming; mopping; dusting; changing bedsheets; washing, drying, ironing and folding clothes; washing walls and windows; and other duties as requested.
• Assist clients with unaccompanied shopping and meal preparation.
• Apply hygiene, infection control, and safe cleaning procedures.
• Maintain clear communication, document regular progress notes in the system, and escalade any concerns in a timely manner.
• Undertake any other duties as reasonably required or directed as service needs change.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in a similar role (experience in aged care or community settings is highly desirable).
• Good level of physical fitness with an ability to complete repetitive tasks for extended periods.
• Superior time management and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, alongside proficiency in using digital applications and smart phones.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificate.
• Current Australian Driver's License.
• Roadworthy and registered vehicle with full comprehensive car insurance.
• A smart phone and willingness to use it for work purposes.
• Current National Police Certificate clearance (and willingness to renew it every 3 years).

Salary & Benefits

• $15,900+ Salary Sacrificebenefits per year
• Travel reimbursement between client visits
• Instant Retail Discounts& cash backs on groceries, fuel, travel, restaurants, online shopping and many more.
• Full Wellbeing Support:24/7 mental health counselling and fitness challenges.
• Total Care:Access to virtual health checks and nutritional guidance.
• Thrive with comprehensive training, professional development, and a supportive team.
• Access to AQ Employee Benefit program for physical, mental and financial fitness.