**Introduction**:
Our purpose is to enrich the lives of people living independently in their own homes through connection to services and community.
About ECHO
Our goal is to provide services at the same time, on the same day and with the same team of Support Workers which means that you know the people who are coming and the time they will arrive.
As a registered charity, we specialize in caring for the elderly, empowering them to maintain their independence with dignity.
Our commitment lies in delivering in-home services 7 days a week for Home Care Package recipients and 5 days a week for CHSP recipients.
We prioritize trust and continuity by guaranteeing our clients consistent support workers and scheduled services, thereby upholding their well-being and dignity.
**Description**:
**Role**:
This role is offering flexible two (2) to three (3) days per week with the ability to work additional hours and is a genuine opportunity to make a positive difference to people's lives and your community!
Hours of work may be from 7.30am up to 5.30pm.
We are seeking a skilled subcontractor gardener to join our team and provide effective and efficient gardening and home maintenance services to our clients in Forrestfield, Maida Vale, Bayswater and Dianella.
The job entails travelling from one client residence to another throughout the day performing activities such as lawn mowing, lawn edging, weeding, hedge trimming and general gardening duties according to a client plan.
**Skills and Experiences**:
The role will suit an enthusiastic team player with the following skills and experience:
**Essential**:
- Valid manual drivers licence
- Your own equipment and insurance
- An ABN and proficiency in generating invoices using IT
- Ability to obtain a police clearance prior to commencement.
- Ability to work 2-3 days a week
**Competency**:
- Experience working with the elderly
- Ability to work with people with differing needs from diverse backgrounds.
- Good communication skills, including verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated skills in garden maintenance.
- A commitment to completing on the job training within stated timelines
- Reliability and punctuality