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About the position
Silverchain is the leading provider of complete in home care services in Australia, supporting 115,000 people of all ages each year, across a range of services in their homes including hospital in the home, palliative care, aged care (Home Care Packages and Commonwealth Home Support Programme), allied health, social support, and virtual care monitoring. We believe that everyone deserves the right to choose where they receive their care, and that home care helps keep our clients connected to their community. We are currently looking for passionate Domestic Assistants on a casual basis (with a view to going permanent) to support our clients within the following suburbs: Ascot, Belmont, Burswood, Carlisle, Cloverdale, Kewdale, Lathlain, Redcliffe, Rivervale (only applicants living within or near these suburbs will be considered).
Responsibilities
- Support clients with domestic tasks in their own home as prescribed within the care/support plan.
- Enhance and encourage participation in clients' own care to maintain their independence.
- Perform a range of domestic tasks including making beds, ironing, laundry, dusting, vacuuming, and mopping floors.
- Provide some social support in the community.
- Follow a predetermined schedule, travelling from home to home.
Requirements
- 3-6 months Domestic/Industrial cleaning experience is highly desirable.
- A valid Drivers' License with unrestricted access to a registered vehicle which is appropriately insured and in good condition.
- Ability and willingness to work autonomously in the community, travelling from home to home.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication (verbal & written) skills.
Benefits
- $31.64 p/h + super
- Travel allowance of $0.99 per k/m
- Provided with a mobile phone for work purposes.
- Discounts from several retailers, health insurance & fitness providers including HBF, Medibank and NIB.
- Social club discounts - cheaper tickets to events & attractions including cinemas, theatre shows, Zoo, Aqwa, Scitech, Adventure World and more.
- Several recognition and education support programs available.
- Referral Scheme – receive $250 e-voucher for each friend or family member you refer who commences work with Silverchain.
