Domestic Assistant

• Benefit from NFP Salary packaging of up to $18,550 a year
• Consider a career in aged care - We will train you

At Southern Cross Care WA we help people live extraordinary lives every day, connected to communities. As a provider delivering care, support and accommodation for West Australians in greatest need, our purpose is clear, and our passion is strong.

Southern Cross Care WA is a place where you can have an extraordinary impact, make an extraordinary difference, and be appreciated for extraordinary contributions.

We hope you will join us and become one of the people who make Southern Cross Care WA an extraordinary place to be.

About the role and where you will be working:

The role will require you to drive from one client to another. Your own car, driver's licence and confidence driving around Perth is a non-negotiable requirement.

We're committed to providing excellent and friendly domestic assistant services for our home care clients.

This role will see you working closely with our Client Care Coordinators to support our ultimate endeavour - enable our clients to remain at home for as long as possible

Our team of Domestic Assistant is growing – and we'd love for you to come and join us. You'll work beside our clients to ensure they have a clean, safe and comfortable living environment at home.

Our main needs are currently in the below locations

• Thornlie
• Rossmoyne
• Success
• Mandurah

We'll also be asking you to:

• Undertake domestic duties according to specific Care Plan requirements.
• Provide feedback to client care coordinators if you notice any client behaviour that might require a new assessment.
• Conduct yourself in a pleasant & professional manner.
• Make sure that each client is satisfied with services provided.
• Complete documentation as required.
• Attend & contribute to Support Worker & Domestic Assistant meetings.

About you:

You have a connection with older people and enjoy delighting your customers with quality and friendly service.

It's ok if you don't have formal aged care experience, but you should have a natural ability to respect client privacy and be able to understand & follow required processes and guidelines.

To be considered for this role, you'll need:

• Experience assisting someone with domestic duties.
• Great interpersonal skills & the ability to communicate well with others.
• The ability to use mobile technology and apps with ease.
• A genuine desire to go above and beyond for our clients.
• Own reliable motor vehicle & valid WA driver's license.
• Driving confidence on Australian roads & during peak-hour as required

Working with us:

At Southern Cross Care WA, we are committed to being an employer of choice. As well as providing a positive and supportive environment, we also offer the following benefits:

• Not-for-profit salary packaging options of up to $15,900 for general living expenses and $2,650 for entertainment benefits.
• Corporate Health Insurance with HBF
• Free employee assistance program
• A diverse range of services which allows professional development and growth
• Annual leave starting at 4 weeks
• Carers/personal leave
• Service Awards for long standing employees
• Flexible working environment

How to apply:

To express your interest, please apply with an up-to-date resume, and a cover letter outlining your experience / suitability.

Kindly note, if your application progresses to an interview, we'll be asking for:

• National Police Clearance - current within 6 months (or evidence of application)
• Immunisation record (Flu)
• First Aid Certificate
• Qualifications

About us:

Established over 50 years ago, Southern Cross Care WA is a purpose-driven, not-for-profit organisation contributing to social, health and economic development in WA. We do this by enabling the delivery of integrated services in our community for the increasingly complex health, care and accommodation needs of our aging population and those living with mental illness.

Our dedicated and passionate team of around 900 employees and 130 volunteers, deliver care and services to over 3000 West Australians across our residential, retirement village, mental health, community housing and home care portfolio.

Our promise to our clients, residents and each other is to enable extraordinary because we;

Listen, Act, Do not give up, Work as one.

Southern Plus and Southern Cross Housing Ltd. are part of the Southern Cross Care WA Inc. Group.

Southern Cross Care WA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We also acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work.

For more information on the services, we provide visit: scrosswa.org.au

Domestic Assistant

Community Services & Development Aged & Disability Support