Domestic Assistant
Job No:
MHC195
Location:
Newcastle
Domestic Assistant – Part Time – Community Based
Founded by five pioneering home care providers - Sue Mann Nursing and Community Care, Enrich Living Services, Bromilow, Hills Nursing and Oxley Homecare we’re unifying our collective 160 years of experience to ensure ageing Australians receive quality, personalised care.
MyHomecare makes life easier for those wanting to stay in their own home, with a range of in-home care services to maintain independence.
Our purpose is to help ageing Australians live at home longer and our mission is to connect ageing Australians to quality, personalised home care that helps them stay in their own home and out of residential care for as long as possible.
Our staff love what they do and are committed to delivering quality home care to our clients. We provide a professional and friendly work environment that is inspiring, innovative and progressing. We aim to provide our team members with the most up to date training, resources and equipment, in a supportive culture that encourages continuous education, respect and open communication.
Due to growth within the company, we are seeking experienced and well organised people who are passionate about making a difference to the lives of older people in the community and assisting them in remaining in there in own home.
The Domestic Assistant commences and completes service which ensures surroundings are clean and maintained. Duties may include but are not limited to the following: washing, ironing, cleaning of bathrooms, toilets and kitchens and white goods cupboards as required, vacuuming, dusting sweeping floors and paths.
We welcome applicants who can demonstrate the following criteria:
- The suitable candidate must be available 4-5 days a week
- Reliable vehicle, full drivers licence, with a minimum of third-party insurance
- The ability to confidently navigate your way between suburbs;
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to use your initiative and think on the go
- Passion and commitment to Home Care and the desire to 'make a difference'
- A personal smart phone with internet access
- First Aid certificate is essential for the successful applicant.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and use judgement and common sense when performing duties
- Ability to treat client information in strict confidence at all times.
Why join us?
- Flexible working hours - perfect for parents returning to the workforce
- Comprehensive orientation program
- Career development and progression opportunities
- A great team, supportive culture, and a growing organisation
- Attractive remuneration and leave accrual entitlements.
Preferred applicants will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and must have a valid driver's licence, motor vehicle and smart phone.
To apply, visit mcarthur.com.au and search under ref. 141985
To download a comprehensive job description and find out more about myhomecare, visit mcarthur.com.au/mhc
For a confidential discussion, call the McArthur myhomecare team on 1300 1300 30.