Home Maintenance Worker

20 hours ago

Geelong, Australia City of Greater Geelong Full time

**Home Maintenance Worker**:
**Job no**: 499389
**Work type**: Temporary Full Time
**Classification**: Band 4 ($69,560 - $74,316 pa)
**Categories**: Trades & Labour

**About the role**
In this role, you will be providing an opportunity to keep clients living independently and comfortably at home for as long as possible. By providing hands-on support, from installing daily living aids to making home modifications, you'll help prevent unnecessary residential care admissions and enhance the quality of life for both clients and their carers. It’s practical help that truly makes a difference

**Work type: Temporary full time (5-month contract)**
**Classification**: Band 4 $69,560 - 74,316 pa plus super

Key responsibilities include:

- Aid clients in the area of home maintenance tasks which enhances the clients’ ability to remain in their own home.
- Work to Occupational Therapists’ requirements and ensure compliance with Australian Standard 1428 - 1993 “Design Rules for Access by the Disabled”.
- Operate a range of equipment and tools including chain saws, power tools, pipe benders and arc welding equipment.
- Make on-the-spot decisions about alterations in disability aid fitments, and/or maintenance tasks.
- Complete Work schedules and/or rosters within a timely manner.
- Ensure that a range of disability aids are correctly planned, ordered and fitted.

**About you**
To be successful in this role, you will have Building or Carpentry qualification as well as manual Metal Arc Welding 1 (Module NF01 or equivalent) and Level 2 First Aid Certificate. You will also have:

- Several years’ experience in the field of home modification including carpentry, concreting, and welding.
- Knowledge and skills in working with the frail aged, people with dementia, people with disabilities or other complex care needs, their carers and families.
- Proven ability to quote and draft plans.
- Working knowledge of safe work practices in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Agreements.

Please note interviews will be held on Monday 2 December 2024.

**Child Safety Responsibilities**
We are committed to being a child-safe organisation and have zero-tolerance for child abuse. We have specific policies, procedures, and mandatory training in place to support employees, volunteers, and contractors to achieve and adhere to these commitments. Please read our Child Safe Standards Management Policy.

**Diversity and Inclusion**

**Create our future together at the City of Greater Geelong**
Join the City of Greater Geelong, a community-focused workplace on Wadawurrung Country. We deliver over 130 services to our growing population, striving to make our city a great place to live, work, and study. Our central location for Central Geelong-based employees is the Civic Precinct, Wurriki Nyal, a modern, sustainable, and inclusive workplace, along with our outreach locations.

We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process.

**Applications and Enquiries**
- We collect demographic data to help us learn who our advertisements are reaching and how we can reach an even more diverse audience. We are committed to building a more diverse team. Your responses to our demographic questions are strictly confidential and will not be individually shared._

**Advertised**: 15 Nov 2024 8:30 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
**Applications close**: 28 Nov 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time

  • Home & Garden Maintenance Worker

    4 days ago

    Geelong, Australia Prestige Inhome Care Full time

    Casual rates from $46.81 - Flexibility to make the hours work for you - fantastic hourly rates! - Let us do the work to find your clients! **About the role** Prestige Inhome Care is currently seeking experienced Home & Garden Maintenance Workers to cover the Bellarine Peninsula region. Services can include gardening & mowing, gutter cleans, washing...

  • Home & Garden Maintenance Worker

    4 days ago

    Geelong, Australia Prestige Inhome Care Full time

    Casual roles available - Flexibility to make the hours work for you - fantastic hourly rates! - Let us do the work to find your clients! **About the role** Prestige Inhome Care is currently seeking experienced Home & Garden Maintenance Workers to cover the Bellarine Peninsula region. Services can include gardening & mowing, gutter cleans, washing windows,...

  • Garden Maintenance

    2 weeks ago

    Geelong, Australia Home Instead Full time

    **This position will provide a range of gardening services in the Geelong Region to enable Home Instead clients to keep their green spaces safe, healthy and tidy and perform a range of home maintenance duties including making minor repairs around their home to support a client's wellbeing and safety.** **Home Instead** is a leading provider of high-quality,...

  • Home Care Employee

    1 week ago

    Geelong, Victoria, Australia At Home Care Full time $45,000 - $65,000 per year

    About the CompanyAre you looking for a change that will enable you to develop new and specialised skills? Do you want a genuine career path, to feel supported by specialized learning programs and professional mentors in a growing industry? Welcome home.At Home Care supports adults and children with complex care needs to be as independent and healthy as...

  • Gardener & Handyman (Private Homes)

    2 weeks ago

    Geelong, Australia Home Instead Geelong Full time

    **This position will provide a range of gardening and handyman services in the Geelong Region to enable Home Instead clients to keep their green spaces safe, healthy and tidy and perform a range of home maintenance duties including making minor repairs around their home to support a clients wellbeing and safety.** **Home Instead** is a leading provider of...

  • Home Care Worker

    6 days ago

    Geelong, Australia Mercy Health Full time

    Location: Geelong Job type: Casual Organisation: Mercy Health **Salary**: Salary not specified Occupation: Health and Allied Health Reference: 10596 **Home Care Workers - Barwon Region** Mercy Health Home Care Services - Geelong Due to a period of rapid growth, we now have fantastic career opportunities for committed Home Care Workers to join our...

  • Personal Care Worker

    1 week ago

    Geelong, Australia Right at Home Full time

    Right at Home Geelong is a leading provider of in-home care and assistance, dedicated to supporting people to live independently with dignity, comfort, and safety. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for those we serve. We support older Australians, people living with disability, and those recovering from hospital stays with compassion and...

  • Disability Support Worker

    1 week ago

    Geelong, Australia Nightingale Home Care Full time

    Nightingale Home Care are searching for experienced Casual Support Workers to join our growing team. Nightingale Home Care provide in-home support services to NDIS and Aged Care participants across Geelong, the Surf Coast, and the Bellarine Peninsula. Seeking support workers for afternoon and/or evening shifts. **Job Type**: Casual Pay: $32.73 - $47.28...

  • Personal Care Worker

    11 hours ago

    Geelong, Victoria, Australia Right At Home Full time $55,000 - $65,000 per year

    DescriptionAbout Right at HomeRight at Home is a leading provider of in-home care and assistance, dedicated to supporting people to live independently with dignity, comfort, and safety. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for those we serve. We support older Australians, people living with disability, and those recovering from hospital stays with...

  • Disability Support Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Geelong, Australia Nightingale Home Care Full time

    **Are You the Perfect Fit for Our Team?** At Nightingale Home Care, we are on the lookout for qualified and experienced Casual Support Workers to join our expanding team. We provide in-home support to NDIS and Aged Care participants across Geelong, the Surf Coast, and the Bellarine Peninsula. **Why Work with Us?** **1. Personalised Support and...