Domestic Care Assistant Opportunity
Job Overview:
As a Domestic Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality care to valued clients in their homes.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assist clients with general housekeeping duties, including cleaning, vacuuming, mopping, and dusting as prescribed in the client's care plan.
* Prepare and cook meals for clients.
* Shop for basic groceries on behalf of the client where requested.
* Provide social support activities, including driving clients to appointments and other locations.
* Ensure the client's home is hygienic and a safe environment that supports independence.
* Recognise and respond to changes in a client's condition, documenting and communicating information as required.
You Will Need:
* Experience performing domestic duties to a high standard.
* Genuine empathy with elderly clients and a passion to work within the community service industry.
* Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to relate to and communicate effectively with all clients.
* Understanding of and commitment to working within professional boundaries.
* Resilience, patience, and calmness under pressure.
* Desirable: Understanding of specialised service delivery within diverse groups, specifically Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, CALD, Veterans, Disability, Mental Health, LGBTI+, and Homelessness.
Benefits:
You will be required to use your private vehicle for work purposes, with kilometre reimbursement offered for use of your own vehicle.