Domestic Assistance - Aged Care and Disability

Just Better Care; Newcastle; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable aged care service provider in Newcastle is seeking dedicated Home Cleaners or experienced Support Workers. Candidates should have a caring attitude and relevant experience in providing in-home support services. The role offers the flexibility of choosing hours that suit the lifestyle while pursuing qualifications in Individual Support. This position does not offer visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year's experience in In-Home or Commercial cleaning or Support Work.
• Current and clear Criminal Record Check.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• Current CPR / First Aid Certificate.
• Current Australian Drivers Licence.
• Reliable vehicle and valid insurance.
• Smartphone with internet access.

Responsibilities

• Provide domestic assistance including cleaning and meal preparation.
• Transport clients to social activities and medical appointments.
• Report changes in client well-being.

Skills

Caring, compassionate & friendly

Good interpersonal skills

Reliable & dependable

Comfortable using technology

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in your local community?

Support clients in your local area and choose hours that suit your lifestyle.

We are looking for dedicated Home Cleaners or experienced Support Workers pursuing a qualification to join our caring and dynamic team and provide high quality in-home support services to our valued clients.

About us

Across Australia Just Better Care provides in-home aged care and disability support services supporting people to live independently. For over 15 years we have been supporting older people and people living with disability to live independently in their own homes and stay connected to their local community.

Our friendly compassionate and experienced team makes this possible.

The role

Working with a roster of repeat clients in your local area provide each client with support that is respectful dignified safe and encourages independence.

Services include

• Domestic assistance: light household cleaning, laundry and meal preparation
• Social support / transportation for social activities, shopping / groceries, travelling to medical appointments
• Noticing and reporting changes in the well-being of customers

We encourage applicants who are seeking paid work while studying for Certificate III in Individual Support as a career pathway to becoming a fully-qualified Support Worker for our aged care and disability clients

About you

• Caring, compassionate & friendly
• Good interpersonal skills & written / verbal communication skills
• Reliable & dependable
• Ability to build rapport & good working relationships
• Comfortable using technology (i.e. mobile app) for accessing rosters & recording customer notes / feedback

What you will need

• At least one year's experience of In-Home or Commercial cleaning or of Support Work preferably within a medical aged care or NDIS environment
• Current and clear Criminal Record Check
• Current Working with Children Check
• Current CPR / First Aid Certificate
• Current Australian Drivers Licence
• Reliable registered and fully-insured vehicle
• Smartphone with internet access

Next steps

If you would like to join our growing team and become part of our friendly professional network please apply today by clicking on Apply.

Please note that all applicants must have working rights in Australia. Just Better Care Newcastle Hunter does not offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Possible starts with you!

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Employment Type: Gig

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1