Home and Garden Maintenance Worker

12 hours ago

Melville Western Australia Australia Melville Cares Full time $18,550 - $36,000 per year

Benefits:

  • Permanent part time employment;
  • Hourly Pay rate $36.25;
  • Salary packaging of up to $18,550 per year;
  • Clients are based in the Melville and surrounding suburbs, limiting the amount of time spent travelling between clients;
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program;

About the company:

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, is that we at Melville Cares believe senior peoples' lives should be as fulfilling as at any other stage of life, and is achieved by our commitment to our values. By empowering our clients, building trust and engaging with compassion we walk alongside clients on their unique journey through later life assisting as much, or as little, as they choose.

About the role:

Due to unprecedented growth we are seeking Home and Garden Maintenance Workers (HGM Workers) who are available to work in Melville and the surrounding suburbs, between 8am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Working independently or as part of the team, you will provide home and garden maintenance services to our clients, so to minimise environmental health and safety hazards in their home and garden.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Follow the support plan at all times, providing home and garden maintenance as described in the plan, including but not limited to minor home maintenance and gardening including lawnmowing and pruning;
  • Advise the Coordinator if support other than that described in the support plan appears necessary or is requested by the client;
  • Report to the Coordinator any changes observed in the client, the home's safety or other relevant aspects of the home environment;
  • Work in a cohesive manner with team member;
  • Promote safety by following organisational WHS requirements and guidelines;
  • Communicate respectfully with all individuals including clients, representatives, staff and the community.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement by involvement in staff meetings, planning days, and feedback mechanisms;
  • Actively participate in education and training requirements;
  • Other duties as requested by the Coordinator.

Essential Criteria:

  • Experience in providing home and garden maintenance or experience in a trade with transferable skills;
  • Ownership of and ability to operate personal smartphone to an efficient standard;
  • A strong commitment to working with senior people;
  • 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 Western Australia driver's license;
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment medical;
  • National Police Clearance (less than 3 months old);
  • Willingness to undertake required training.

Desirable Criteria:

Experience in the aged care or community services sector

Keen on joining our team?

Kindly submit your application online, along with your up-to-date Resume.

The shortlisting process will begin shortly. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Please Note: Only applicants with full working rights in Australia will be considered for this position.

Melville Cares values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, including Indigenous peoples, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those with disabilities, to apply.

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