Domestic Assistant

2 weeks ago


Newcastle Maitland Hunter, Australia MS PLUS LTD Full time $45,000 - $65,000 per year

Immediate Start – Domestic Assistant (Part Time)

Care For You at Home is seeking a dedicated Domestic Assistant to join our flexible Care Team. As a leading provider of personalised care services in Community Nursing, Disability, and Home Care, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional care tailored to individuals of all ages, including those with disabilities, the elderly, and veterans.

Our local team is committed to providing excellent care, guided by our core values – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork (HEART). At Care For You at Home, we are on a mission to ensure the safety, well-being, and independence of individuals in the comfort of their own homes.

What is the purpose of this role?

The Domestic Assistant provides essential household support to clients in their homes. This includes cleaning, laundry, minor meal preparation, and maintaining a safe, hygienic, and comfortable environment, while respecting client privacy and dignity.

Your responsibilities:

  • Perform domestic duties including dusting, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning kitchens, bathrooms, mirrors, and glass.
  • Wash and care for client clothes and linen.
  • Assist with minor meal preparation as required.
  • Safely handle cleaning equipment and materials.
  • Follow infection control, manual handling, and WHS guidelines.
  • Maintain accurate documentation in client records.
  • Attend training sessions and complete mandatory learning modules.
  • Support a positive and professional environment for clients and the care team.

Skills and experience:

Essential:

  • Previous experience in domestic cleaning or community/home care.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organisational, time management, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Current driver's licence and access to a comprehensively insured vehicle.
  • Working with Children Check.
  • NDIS Worker Screening Check.
  • Ability to exercise initiative and judgment where practice is not clearly defined.
  • Completion of manual handling, infection control, and relevant training.

Desirable:

  • Experience supporting people with disabilities or age-related conditions.
  • Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, email, internet).

What we offer:

  • Permanent Part-time role.
  • Generous salary packaging options – access up to $15,900 tax-free annually, plus $2,700 on a Meals and Entertainment Card.
  • Additional staff benefits including birthday leave, volunteer leave, enhanced parental leave, discounted private health insurance, and more.
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program for wellbeing support.
  • Ongoing professional learning and development opportunities.

If successful, you will need to:

  • Complete a National Police Check (and possibly an International Police Check).

A bit more about us

Care For You at Home has been a compassionate leader in personalised care services since its establishment in 1991. With a focus on Community Nursing, Disability, and Home Care, our dedicated team delivers exceptional care tailored to each individual's unique needs. Specialising in caring for individuals across all age groups, including those with disabilities, the elderly, and veterans, we pride ourselves on making a positive impact on lives.

Operating in Port Stephens, we celebrate the spirit of community, with our local staff embodying excellence in every aspect of care delivery. Our commitment goes beyond mere service provision; it's about creating meaningful connections and fostering a sense of belonging for those we serve. Join us in transforming lives through compassionate care.

What to do now:

If this job is for you, please click apply now

Want more information about the role? Contact Jeanine Loudoun, Senior Manager at  or call

For a copy of the Position Description email 

Office located @ 1/23 Shearwater Drive, Taylors Beach NSW 2316


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