Domestic Assistant

Overview
Benefit from NFP Salary packaging of up to $18,550 a year
Consider a career in aged care - We will train you
Southern Cross Care WA helps people live extraordinary lives every day, connected to communities. As a provider delivering care, support and accommodation for West Australians in greatest need, our purpose is clear, and our passion is strong.
Southern Cross Care WA is a place where you can have an extraordinary impact, make an extraordinary difference, and be appreciated for extraordinary contributions. We hope you will join us and become one of the people who make Southern Cross Care WA an extraordinary place to be.
About the role and where you will be working
The role will require you to drive from one client to another. Your own car, driver's licence and confidence driving around Perth is a non-negotiable requirement.
We are committed to providing excellent and friendly domestic assistant services for our home care clients. This role will see you working closely with our Client Care Coordinators to support our ultimate endeavour - enable our clients to remain at home for as long as possible. Our team of Domestic Assistants is growing – and we'd love for you to come and join us. You'll work beside our clients to ensure they have a clean, safe and comfortable living environment at home.
Locations
Greenwood
Hammond Park
Success
Responsibilities
Undertake domestic duties according to specific Care Plan requirements.
Provide feedback to client care coordinators if you notice any client behaviour that might require a new assessment.
Conduct yourself in a pleasant & professional manner.
Make sure that each client is satisfied with services provided.
Complete documentation as required.
Attend & contribute to Support Worker & Domestic Assistant meetings.
About you
You have a connection with older people and enjoy delighting your customers with quality and friendly service. It's ok if you don't have formal aged care experience, but you should have a natural ability to respect client privacy and be able to understand & follow required processes and guidelines.
To be considered for this role, you'll need
Experience assisting someone with domestic duties.
Great interpersonal skills & the ability to communicate well with others.
The ability to use mobile technology and apps with ease.
A genuine desire to go above and beyond for our clients.
Own reliable motor vehicle & valid WA driver's license.
Driving confidence on Australian roads & during peak-hour as required.
Working with us
We are committed to being an employer of choice. In addition to a positive and supportive environment, we offer the following benefits:
Not-for-profit salary packaging options of up to $15,900 for general living expenses and $2,650 for entertainment benefits.
Corporate Health Insurance with HBF
Free employee assistance program
A diverse range of services which allows professional development and growth
Annual leave starting at 4 weeks
Carers/personal leave
Service Awards for long standing employees
Flexible working environment
How to apply
To express your interest, please apply with an up-to-date resume, and a cover letter outlining your experience / suitability.
Kindly note, if your application progresses to an interview, we'll be asking for:
National Police Clearance - current within 6 months (or evidence of application)
Immunisation record (Flu)
First Aid Certificate
Qualifications
About us
Established over 50 years ago, Southern Cross Care WA is a not-for-profit organisation contributing to social, health and economic development in WA. We enable the delivery of integrated services in our community for the aging population and those living with mental illness.
Our dedicated team of around 900 employees and 130 volunteers deliver care and services to over 3000 West Australians across our residential, retirement village, mental health, community housing and home care portfolio.
Our promise to clients, residents and each other is to enable extraordinary because we; Listen, Act, Do not give up, Work as one.
Southern Plus and Southern Cross Housing Ltd. are part of the Southern Cross Care WA Inc. Group.
Southern Cross Care WA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We also acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work.
For more information on the services we provide visit: scrosswa.org.au
Role: Domestic Assistant
Department: Community Services & Development Aged & Disability Support
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