Domestic Assistant

Suncare is committed to "Making People's Lives Better". We do this through providing innovative personal solutions that support people to live their life, their way. As a values-based organisation we want our staff to reflect the values that we live by:

Innovative | Inclusive | Agile | Respectful | Authentic | Collaborative | Empathetic

Our customers are at the heart of everything we do and the experience they enjoy is critical to the success of our organisation. Every day, Suncare employees are making a difference to real people and making people's lives better.

Suncare Domestic Assistant - what's involved in the role?

We are currently seeking a Permanent Part-Time Domestic Assistant (50 hours per fortnight) to provide in home support to our customers in Caloundra and surrounding region. Work is typically performed between Monday to Friday 8am – 4pm, and the roster you are provided is dependent on your availability.

We invite you to share your availability and hours you would prefer to work. An example of a roster is Monday to Friday 9am to 2pm (50 hours per fortnight). There may also be the opportunity to gain additional hours depending on your availability and operational requirements.

The role of a Suncare Domestic Assistant actively supports the individual needs of our aged customers who are living at home, either independently or with family. Examples of your duties could include assisting with cleaning the bathroom and toilet, vacuuming and mopping of floors, wiping kitchen surfaces and laundry duties, meal preparation, bed making and ironing and unassisted shopping.

About you

We want our customers to have a great experience with our people, and our people need to have a great attitude, be friendly, willing to learn new things, and most importantly listen and understand what the customer wants. You will ideally have demonstrated experience in cleaning. You will also have the ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.

For this position, you will be required to be physically fit, hold a valid Driver's licence and be willing to use your own vehicle for work purposes, ensuring that your vehicle is appropriately insured. A Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC), CPR and First Aid certificates are required in this position.

What can we offer

Helpful and supportive buddy/team structure for new staff

Latest technology (smart phone) to make work easier

Suncare work shirts/blouses provided

Ongoing training and development

Employee Assistance Program/health and wellbeing programs

Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay

Fitness and health club programs/discounts

Career progression opportunities

And this position is eligible to receive QLeave

Apply now

To start your application, click on the APPLY button. Please attach your resume with a cover letter.

As part of the recruitment process, you may be requested to undertake background checks such as a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC), pre-employment medical demerit point/driving history and reference checks.

We collect, use, disclose, store, secure, manage and dispose of your personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles and our Privacy Policy. To see a copy of the privacy policy or to learn more about Suncare please visit our website http://www.suncare.org.au

Applicants may be requested to disclose any pre-existing illness or injury which may impact on their ability to perform the advertised role. Details are available in section 571 of the Workers Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003

Suncare is an equal opportunity employer.

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Your application will include the following questions:Do you have a current Australian driver's licence? How many years' experience do you have as a Domestic Cleaner? Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment? Which of the following First Aid accreditations do you currently hold? Do you own or have regular access to a car? Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? What's your expected hourly rate? How much notice are you required to give your current employer? Do you have experience working in a Domestic Assistant or Cleaning position within the Community Service or Aged Care industry or other? Are you willing to work autonomously, within the home of a vulnerable person, and support them to complete the cleaning tasks they can no longer perform independently? What do you understand to be the main responsibilities of a Domestic Assistant for Suncare?

Suncare has been making a positive impact in Queensland for more than 50 years by providing innovative and personalised in-home care, allied health, and clinical services.

We want individuals to help continue this legacy and be part of our growth.

Our staff enjoy coming to work for the following reasons:

Your team will constantly trial new ways to support customers.

We advocate for change.

We are leaders and innovators in person-centred care.

If you're a dedicated and compassionate individual and want to make a meaningful impact in a career that will be life changing and fulfilling, we want you.

Suncare has been making a positive impact in Queensland for more than 50 years by providing innovative and personalised in-home care, allied health, and clinical services.

We want individuals to help continue this legacy and be part of our growth.

Our staff enjoy coming to work for the following reasons:

Your team will constantly trial new ways to support customers.

We advocate for change.

We are leaders and innovators in person-centred care.

If you're a dedicated and compassionate individual and want to make a meaningful impact in a career that will be life changing and fulfilling, we want you.

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