A Day in the Life of a Support Worker at integratedliving
8:00 AM – Coffee in hand, ready to start my shift. Plans change and I'm reassigned to Mrs. Jones for a 1.5-hour domestic assistance visit. Flexibility is key to making the day flow.
9:00 AM – I arrive at Mrs. Jones' home and review the tasks: bed making, vacuuming, mopping, ironing, cooking, and cleaning. I greet her warmly and ask, "Would you like a hot drink to start the day?" After confirming her preferences, I get straight to work efficiently and focused.
10:30 AM – Her home is sparkling, and her smile reminds me why I love this work. Next, I head to two more domestic assistance shifts. Each home is a mix of cleaning, cooking, and friendly conversation. A clean home isn't just nice to look at—it helps older Australians live independently.
3:00 PM – My final stop: grocery shopping with Mr. Bruno. He's got a list, I've got the trolley. We hunt for specials, swap recipes, and share laughs.
4:30 PM – Groceries delivered, laughs shared, and notes updated in our mobile app—day complete. Four happy clients, and a fulfilling day behind me.
Why This Job is the Best Kind of Adventure
Sure, there's domestic assistance involved, but no two days are ever the same. You build real connections, become part of someone's story, and help them achieve things that mean the world to them.
What You\'ll Bring
* Passion for Helping: A genuine interest in supporting clients and improving their lives.
* Must-Haves: Driver's license, reliable car, comprehensive insurance, WWCC, First Aid/CPR (or willingness to obtain).
* Tech-Friendly: Comfortable using smartphones and tablets.
Why integratedliving?
* Hourly Rate: $32.86/hr + 12% superannuation
* Flexible Hours: Part-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
* Service Areas: Cessnock, Maitland, Dungog, and surrounding suburbs
* Salary Packaging: Up to $15,900 tax-free
* Allowances: $0.99/km travel and daily mobile allowance
* Training & Support: Paid 2-week induction program
* Wellbeing Support: Employee Assistance Program and Perkbox
* Career Growth: Opportunities for traineeships and advancement
About Us
integratedliving Australia provides community and home-based health services throughout rural, regional, and remote Australia. Our focus is on delivering better health outcomes for our clients, supporting them to live independent and active lives. integratedliving Australia values diversity and promotes understanding and inclusion of all people organisation wide. Our workforce proudly reflects the local communities we live and work in and we actively encourage all applications.
If you have a big heart, a sense of humour, and love helping others—apply now. Our clients are waiting, and they're amazing!
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