Independent Contractors Expression of Interest
Home Maintenance Contractor – Gawler and Barossa
Country Home Services - SA | Contractor
About Us
Country Home Services, a not-for-profit organisation, has been delivering innovative and accessible home care services for over 35 years across the Yorke Peninsula, Clare Valley, Barossa Valley, Adelaide Plains, and the Mid and Lower North.
We have a strong sense of care and commitment to helping older Australians to continue living in their own homes. Our team of Independent Contractors are practical, caring, reliable and people oriented. They have a knack for ensuring our or clients understand the options and feel involved in decision-making.
Our Independent Contractors take pride in being quietly efficient, organised, and punctual, and in completing tasks as promised to build trust and ensure smooth service.
Role of Home Maintenance – Contractor
We need home maintenance contractors in all listed areas to complete varied tasks to enable our clients to remain independent and safe in their homes.
Tasks may include:
* light gardening
* minor home maintenance
* gutters and window cleaning
What you'll do
As a home maintenance contractor working in the aged care sector, you'll need a combination of basic maintenance skills and personal attributes to perform your job effectively and safely.
Key personal skills that we value include the following:
* Be punctual and complete tasks as promised to build client trust in you and your services. Advise the scheduling team if you can't attend.
* Check a written service plan to ensure you deliver pre-agreed services (only)
* Build relationships with our aged care Clients. Engaging and liaising with Clients, their families and carers to improve their health, lifestyle and well-being.
* Demonstrated understanding of the physical, emotional and social needs of older people.
* Excellent interpersonal skills that enable you to build meaningful relationships with customers and colleagues.
* Smart Phone (client notes, receive contract assignments and liaise with scheduling).
* Driver's license and reliable transportation.
* Basic tools to suit the jobs (ie mower, hand tools, ladder).
* Willingness to attend the orientation session and periodic update sessions.
* Sufficient physical fitness to be able to safely and competently perform basic maintenance or yard work.
* Personal protective equipment to suit the tasks.
* Trades qualifications are highly valued but not a requirement for most tasks and services.
Before you commence:
* First Aid Certificate
* Aged Care or NDIS Police Clearance
* ABN/ACN
* Public Liability Insurance
Register your expression of interest today and help us create a safer, more compliant and top-quality support service for older Australians living at home.
Country Home Services is committed to a diverse and inclusive culture of opportunity. We encourage expressions of interest from people of diverse backgrounds.
Company Overview
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