Home Care Domestic Assistant

Mareeba Aged Care; Hamilton; Remote; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Training and development pathways

Supportive onsite leadership

Flexible hours

Job summary

Respect is seeking a Home Care Assistant to provide person-centred domestic support in clients' homes in the Hamilton area. This role focuses on maintaining independence, dignity and connection through tailored assistance and regular, compassionate interaction.

You will perform domestic tasks, support social engagement, and help clients manage daily living in a respectful, patient manner. Flexible days with Thursday and Friday availability are requested.

Qualifications

• Experience in community/home care settings.
• Current First Aid certificate is essential.
• National Police Certificate or ability to obtain.
• Certificate III in Aged Care/Disability preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Undertake domestic assistance such as cleaning, laundry, food preparation and shopping.
• Provide social support and transport to enable clients to participate in community life.
• Monitor client health and wellbeing and report changes to the Home Care Manager.
• Maintain professional, respectful relationships and accurate documentation.
• Support reablement and independence for clients.

Skills

Community care experience

First Aid knowledge

Driver's licence

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care / Disability

Current First Aid certificate

National Police Certificate

Job description

At Respect, we’re proud to be the largest provider of aged care services in Regional Australia.

As a not-for-profit organisation, everything we do is driven by our commitment to supporting older Australians with dignity, compassion and genuine connection.

We’re a growing, values-led organisation with a strong focus on our clients, their families and our team. When you join Respect, you become part of a supportive community that thrives on collaboration, trust and the shared belief that everyone deserves to feel valued.

If you’re looking for an organisation that invests in its people, celebrates purpose, and offers meaningful career pathways, you’ll feel right at home with us.

Why You Will Love Working With Us

• A workplace culture that celebrates people, progress, and purpose
• Meaningful work where you see the impact you make every day
• Opportunities to grow your career
• Save tax by salary packaging up to $15,900 of living expenses and a further $2650 for meals out and holiday accommodation!

About the Role

Working in home care is more than just a job — it’s the chance to make a real difference in someone’s everyday life. At Respect, our Independence at Home services help older Australians remain safe, comfortable, and connected in the place they value most — their own home. You’ll build meaningful, one-on-one relationships with participants and their families, tailoring support to individual needs while promoting independence, dignity, and wellbeing. From assisting with daily living and social engagement to supporting clinical and nursing care, every interaction matters. Join a compassionate, reliable team where your work truly impacts lives and every day feels purposeful.

Home Care are seeking a reliable and compassionate Domestic Assistant to join our growing team and provide person-centred support to clients in their own homes.

This is a part-time position based in Hamilton, Coleraine, Balmoral and surrounding areas, supporting the growing demand for services within the local community. While days can be flexible, you will be required to be available to work Thursdays and Fridays.

In this role, you will support clients to maintain their independence and live safely and comfortably at home and your responsibilities will include cleaning and domestic assistance activities.

To be successful in this role, you will ideally hold a Certificate III in Aged Care, Individual Support, Disability, or a related qualification. While this is not essential, applicants should have experience in domestic services, a current First Aid Certificate, a valid driver's licence, and access to a registered and insured vehicle.

If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference, enjoy building genuine connections, and value the opportunity to work independently in the community, we'd love to hear from you.

No two days are the same! As Home Care Assistant you will:

• Undertake domestic assistance such as cleaning, laundry, food preparation, and shopping, ensuring a safe and comfortable home environment.
• Offer social support and transport services to enable clients to participate in community life, attend appointments, and maintain social connections.
• Monitor client health and wellbeing, and promptly report any changes in condition, behaviour, or environment to the Home Care Manager.
• Maintain professional, respectful relationships with clients, ensuring appropriate boundaries, accurate documentation, and a positive representation of Respect in the community, while supporting reablement and independence.

About You

You’ll thrive with us if you have:

• Be physically able to perform role responsibilities safely and effectively.
• Maintain First Aid certification (within 3 years), driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and comprehensive work-use vehicle insurance.
• Comply with mandatory vaccinations, including COVID-19 (and ideally flu).
• Demonstrate relevant community care experience, such as home care, personal care, or disability support work.
• Desirable to have a Certificate III in Aged Care, Disability, or equivalent qualification but not essential, and a current National Police Certificate (or ability to obtain).
• As a not-for-profit you can reduce your tax by salary packaging up to $15,900 per year for living expenses, bills, rent, mortgage and groceries. Take advantage of a further $2,650 to pay for meals out or holiday accommodation
• Training and development pathways
• Supportive leaders who are onsite
• A friendly, down-to-earth workplace
• Opportunity to build a long-term career in aged care