Gardener - Household Heroes

Life Care is well known for its vibrant culture. 'The Life Care Way' is how we are creating a **positive, thoughtful and inspiring **work environment in which everyone can thrive. With foundation values of **Integrity, Respect, Engagement, Excellence and Teamwork **we work together to enhance each person’s experience, enabling them to "Live Every Day".

**About the Role**

We are currently seeking a Gardener to join our team and provide general gardening services to our Life Care at Home clients. This position is full-time and will involve travel to various locations to support our Life Care at Home Household Hero clients. The role requires an individual with significant gardening experience. Interested parties with a horticultural qualification would be highly regarded.

This is a client facing role where you’ll be engaging daily with elderly residents, working on key activities that include landscaping, planting, pruning, shrub and tree selection, mulching and irrigation repairs. A National Crime Check clearance for working with the Aged will be obtained as a requirement for this position. A valid First aid / CPR certificate is also required.

**The Person**

The person we are seeking will be a self starter with excellent time management and the ability to effectively prioritise work schedules. You will be a person who takes pride in their work and works well as part of a team.

Your well developed interpersonal skills, strong customer service focus and

positive "can-do" attitude will ensure your success in this role and will contribute to the quality service provided by Life Cares Property Services team.
- Trade qualifications or equivalent experience in gardening, grounds maintenance services and or landscaping (desired)
- Unencumbered current SA drivers licence - a tool of trade vehicle will be provided for community
- NCC Police Clearance for Working with Aged Care / Vulnerable Groups
- Seasonal Flu Vaccination and COVID-19 vaccinations

**Life Care is an equal opportunity employer Please include a **cover letter** as the **first page** of your resume.