Domestic Assistant

Casual Full time Part time @Mercy Health
  • Banyule Rd, Heidelberg Victoria, Australia View on Map

Job Detail

  • Position  Domestic Assistant

Job Description

Where there’s life, there’s Mercy.
Where there’s care, there’s You.

For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity – to build on all that’s gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere. As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you’ll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.

Join us as Domestic Assistant, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.

About the opportunity:

We are currently looking for passionate people to support our Home Care clients to live independently at home by providing domestic assistance with cleaning and laundry duties.
• Ongoing support provided by a dedicated service team
• Flexible working hours on offer
• Mobile phone

What you’ll bring:

You’re reliable, resilient and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are genuinely interested in supporting others and making a difference in your community.

To thrive in this role, you will have:

● Certificate III in Home or Aged Care is advantageous, but not essential.
● Current Victorian Drivers Licence with own car.
● Strong communication and organisational skills.
● A safe, sensible approach with a practical understanding of people’s physical limitations.
● The ability to be flexible and adapt to meet clients’ individual needs.

Requirements:

● A current NDIS Workers screening check & NDIS Orientation Module Completion Certificate
●Current COVID-19 certificate and proof of current influenza vaccination.

Employee Benefits:

• Find a better balance with flexible working hours, the opportunity to work close to home, and the option to purchase additional leave when you need it.
• Paid parental leave options
• Grow your career with learning, development and progression opportunities.
• Make the most of your pay with our generous salary packaging options.
• Save big with access to a range of retail discounts across financial, healthcare, travel and other services.
• Live, work and feel your best with our health and wellbeing programs including an Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport for you and your family.

Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process.

The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We’re proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.