Domestic Cleaner - South Central

Brightwater Care Group; Fremantle; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community care company is seeking a reliable Domestic Cleaner to assist elderly clients in their homes around Fremantle. This part-time role involves maintaining cleanliness and supporting clients in living independently. Candidates must have knowledge of hygienic cleaning practices, effective communication skills, and a valid driver's licence. The position offers flexible hours with potential career progression into community support roles.

Benefits

Salary packaging up to $18,550 tax-free

Discounts with over 370 retailers

Community travel allowance of $0.99/km

Qualifications

• Ability to effectively communicate professionally and compassionately with diverse people.
• Previous experience working in aged care or cleaning services is desirable.
• A reliable licensed vehicle and a current valid driver's licence in Western Australia are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide cleaning services to elderly clients in their homes.
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Assist clients in leading safe and independent lives.

Skills

Working knowledge of hygienic cleaning practices and chemicals

Good level of fitness

Dedicated work ethic

Effective communication

Customer-focused

Ability to organise and prioritise tasks

Willingness to undertake training

Job description

Our Domestic Cleaners provide cleaning services and domestic assistance support to our elderly clients living in their own private homes in the community, enabling them to live safely and independently while improving their quality of life.

This position is also a good introduction into aged care in the community and a stepping stone into a Community Support Worker role if you decide to progress your career in this field.

We have a permanent part-time opportunity available for a reliable Domestic Cleaner to assist our elderly clients living in the community and seeking cleaners that live in and around the Fremantle, Palmyra, Bicton, Willagee suburbs. Preference will be given to those that live close to our clients.

You will ideally be able to work every Monday to Friday between 8am - 4pm

Brightwater can offer you:

• The ability to salary package up to $18,550 tax-free per annum, meaning you can legitimately pay less tax and increase your take-home pay
• Our unique staff benefits program, including access to BrightwaterPlus which gives you discounts with over 370 retailers
• Travel within the community and receive an allowance of $0.99/km

To be suitable for this role, you must possess:

• Working knowledge of hygienic cleaning practices and chemicals
• A good level of fitness and the ability to undertake general domestic and housekeeping tasks safely using safe manual handling practices
• Dedicated work ethic and a strong commitment to providing safe and high-quality support services
• Ability to effectively communicate professionally and compassionately with diverse people in various environments
• Customer-focused and able to work without direct supervision in the community in diverse cultural and home environments
• Flexible approach with work with the ability to organise and prioritise tasks, work effectively under pressure, problem solve and meet deadlines
• Willing to undertake training as and when required
• Previous experience working in aged care or cleaning services (desirable)
• A reliable licensed vehicle to travel between clients (essential)
• Current valid driver’s licence to drive in Western Australia, as defined by the WA Department of Transport (essential)
• Satisfactory National Police Certificate obtained within the last 12 months

Applications must be submitted through Brightwater’s website. However, shortlisting will begin immediately, and Brightwater reserves the right to close this advert before this date.

We support people of all ages to live a better quality of life. With a track record that dates back to 1901, care is at our core. Brightwater at Home provides services and expert care to people still living in their own homes, supporting the growing population of older people who want to remain independent for longer in the community.