Home Care Domestic Assistant

Respect Group Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 per yr

Meal/holiday accommodation subsidy $2,

Training & development

Supportive leadership onsite

Long-term career in aged care

Job summary

Respect Group Limited is seeking a part-time Home Care Domestic Assistant to deliver person‑centred support to clients in their own homes across Western Sydney. You will assist with daily living activities, light housekeeping, meal prep and social engagement to promote independence and wellbeing.

The role requires travel within a 30 km radius; you must have cleaning experience, be physically able, hold a current First Aid certificate, a valid driver's licence and vehicle, and be willing to meet

Qualifications

• Cleaning experience essential.
• Be physically able to perform duties.
• Current First Aid certificate (within 3 years) or willingness to obtain.
• Valid driver’s licence and access to a registered vehicle.
• Willingness to meet mandatory vaccinations (COVID-19, and ideally flu).
• Relevant community care experience (home care, personal care, or disability support) would be valued.

Responsibilities

• Support clients to achieve wellbeing and independence.
• Undertake domestic assistance: cleaning, laundry, food preparation, shopping.
• Provide social support and transport to enable community participation.
• Monitor client health and wellbeing and report changes to the Home Care Manager.
• Maintain professional relationships and accurate documentation, with appropriate boundaries.

Skills

Cleaning experience

First Aid

Driver's license

Vehicle

Mobility/Physically able

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care/Individual Support (desirable)

Job description

Job Description

About Us

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.

We are seeking a reliable and compassionate Home Care Domestic Assistant to deliver person‑centred support to clients in their own homes as our services continue to expand across Western Sydney.

This is a part‑time opportunity offering 15 hours per fortnight, supporting clients in the Blacktown, Castle Hill, Mt. Druitt, Hills and surrounding areas. The successful candidate must be willing to travel within a 30 km radius to provide support where required.

In this role, you will help clients maintain their independence and continue living safely and comfortably at home. Previous cleaning or domestic assistance experience is essential. While a Certificate III in Aged Care, Individual Support, Disability or a related qualification is desirable, unqualified applicants with relevant experience will be considered.

To be successful in this role, you will also require:

• A current First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• A current driver's licence
• A registered, roadworthy and insured vehicle

If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference in people's lives, enjoy building genuine connections, and can work independently, we'd love to hear from you.

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

• Support clients to achieve and maintain wellbeing and independence
• 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:

• Cleaning experience essential to assist our elderly clients in their homes
• 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.

• 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