Domestic Support Worker

ADSSI Limited has provided home and community services for over 35 years. Spanning across four locations in the Hunter and the Central Coast, we're a big organisation loaded with career opportunities, ranging from entry-level and traineeships to corporate and executive roles.

Together, our brands (Adssi In-home Support, Beresfield Community Care, Dungog & District Neighbourcare and Maitland Community Care Services) are an award-winning workplace. We deliver in-home aged and disability care services, including household help, personal care, respite, shopping, allied therapies, nursing, transport, social and community access, home modifications and maintenance.

Through our programs and a dedicated team of staff and volunteers, we support thousands of Australians to remain living safely and independently in their home and the local community.

About the Role

We're looking for compassionate and dedicated Domestic Home Care Support Workers to join our team on the Central Coast.

This is more than a job, it's a chance to make a real difference in people's lives while enjoying the independence of working autonomously.

You'll be providing quality assistance service within our client's homes, which includes:

• General housework, such as vacuuming and mopping floors.
• Cleaning shower, toilet, bath and hand basin.
• Emptying kitchen/ bathroom bins, dishwashing
• Unaccompanied shopping from a client list
• Changing sheets, making the bed.
• Report any potential hazards to the client and team leader

Why join our Central Coast Team?

We are more than just a team at Tuggerah, we're a family. We believe in creating a workspace that offers:

• Comprehensive onboarding. You'll feel welcomed, valued, and heard from day one.
• We're committed to your personal and professional growth, helping you build a meaningful and rewarding career.
• Supportive Team Leaders and team collaboration

About You

Do you thrive in a caring, supportive environment where your contribution is genuinely valued? If so, we'd love to hear from you

Essential Requirements & Attributes:

• Reliability and commitment to the rostered days and times
• Ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team
• Ability to use modern technology, smart phones, apps, email and internet
• A current First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• A current or willingness to obtain: Police Check & Working with Children Check (WCC)
• You're empathetic, patient, and a strong communicator
• NSW Driver License and a reliable vehicle
• Evidence of protection against Diphtheria, Measles, Hepatitis B, Pertussis, Mumps, Varicella, Tetanus, Rubella, (Influenza is highly recommended)

Why work with ADSSI?

• Guaranteed hours.
• Competitive hourly rate + paid travel time + paid kilometres (0.99 /kilometre).
• Eligible for $15,900 not-for-profit salary packaging plus a $2,600 meal entertainment card annually.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities to build a personalised career pathway.
• Traineeship may be available to suitable applicants
• Employees are also provided with a mobile phone, a uniform, PPE, access to flexible working conditions, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and a paid ADSSI day each year.
• 2023 X-Ref Best Workplace Award

We are situated on Darkinjung, Wonnarua, Awabakal and Gringai lands and acknowledge the Traditional custodians of this land. We pay our respects to the Elders, past, present, and future, and recognise their continuing connection and contribution to this land

As part of the application process, you will undergo a comprehensive pre-employment screening.

ADSSI strongly encourages all employees to stay current with COVID-19 vaccinations as recommended by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI), the Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care, or NSW Health.

We are committed to creating inclusive and diverse workplaces