Domestic Assistant Workers for Melville and

**Domestic Assistant Worker**
- Part time employment opportunities

**(Part time hourly rate of $27.17, above award rates, plus penalties, plus option to salary package and entertainment card)**
- Limited distance travel between client
- Opportunity to study for Cert III in Ageing and progress to support worker and above
- Salary packaging of up to $15,900 for general living expenses and an additional $2,650 for entertainment benefits per annum

As the heart of community care, Melville Cares provide a range of aged care services including home support, in-home respite, transport services, social groups and more. Our vision, to ensure that older people live with confidence, a voice, respect and connection, is achieved by our commitment to our values. By empowering our clients, building trust and engaging with compassion we meet our purpose of supporting and connecting older people to live at home and contribute to the community.

Due to unprecedented growth, we are seeking Domestic Assistant Workers who are available to work across a number of shifts, in Melville and the surrounding suburbs, between 8am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Domestic Assistant Workers provide safe and hygienic domestic cleaning services to clients, including mopping, vacuuming, dusting and general housekeeping duties, along with shop by list services. They are required to communicate effectively with their coordinator and deliver support to clients in accordance with the clients support plan.

**Essential Criteria**:

- A strong commitment to supporting and assisting older people in the community;
- Ownership of and ability to operate personal smartphone to an efficient standard;
- Ability to work both in a team and independently;
- Accurate observation and reporting skills (verbal and written);
- Ability to work within the Aged Care Standards;
- ‘C’ class motor vehicle driver’s licence and own regularly serviced and comprehensively insured vehicle;
- Proven ability to organise, plan and manage workloads;
- Physical fitness, ability to pass a medical evaluation;
- Willingness to undertake required training both to maintain required competencies and develop additional skills to enhance service delivery.
- National Police Clearance (no older than 3 months); and
- COVID-19 Vaccination certificate or exemption.

**Benefits**:

- To attract and retain great staff, we pay above award rates;
- The opportunity to undertake Certificate III in Ageing to progress to a Support Workers;
- Permanent part time basis (minimum 15 hours per week) to provide security and consistency;
- Casual contracts with casual loading;
- Clients are based in the Melville and surrounding suburbs, limiting the amount of time spent travelling between clients;
- Melville Cares is growing, allowing us to offer maximum hours to staff;
- Being a not-for-profit organisation, we are able to pass on a proportion of our tax concessions to staff, allowing you to salary package up to $15,899 per year;
- We offer ongoing training and opportunity for career progression; and
- Access to Employee Assistance Program.

If you would like to discuss this opportunity, please contact Human Resources on 9319 0900.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent, Casual
Part-time hours: 15 per week

**Salary**: From $15,899.00 per year

Schedule:

- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Morning shift
- On call
- Public holidays
- Shift work

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (preferred)
- Aged Care (preferred)
- Full Driver Licence (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Shift availability:

- Day Shift (preferred)
- Night Shift (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

- 75% (preferred)