Domestic Assistant – Aged Care & Disability Support
Warragul Home Care | Warragul & surrounding areas, Gippsland VIC Casual
Make a real difference, one home at a time
Warragul Home Care is a locally owned and operated provider that supports older people and people living with disability to stay safe, comfortable and independent in their own homes. We're looking for a reliable, caring Domestic Assistant to join our friendly team on a casual basis.
You'll work mostly with aged care clients, plus some NDIS and privately funded aging clients, across Warragul and nearby communities.
What you'll do:
- General house cleaning: vacuuming, mopping, dusting, bathrooms and kitchens
- Laundry, ironing and making beds
- Keeping living spaces tidy, safe and free of hazards
- Help with meal preparation and kitchen cleaning
- Noticing changes in a client's wellbeing and reporting them to the office
- Treating every client with dignity, respect and privacy
What we're looking for:
- Experience in domestic assistance, cleaning, aged care or disability support, or a genuine willingness to learn with a hard working attitude (we'll train the right person)
- A warm, patient and respectful manner, with the ability to maintain positive social interactions with clients
- Reliability, punctuality and pride in your work
- Ability to work independently and follow care plans
- Self driven and attention to detail,
performing additional tasks as needed, whilst working within scope of practice.
- Good communication skills
- Current Australian driver's licence and reliable vehicle (travel between clients is part of the role)
- Ability to pass required checks: National Police Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check and right to work in Australia
Desirable: Certificate III in Individual Support, First Aid/CPR, or experience with dementia or complex needs.
What we offer
- Casual hours with work available within school hours, with the chance to pick up more as demand grows
- Casual rates in line with SCHADS award, including casual loading, plus per kilometre reimbursement for travel between clients.
- Paid induction and ongoing training
- A supportive local team
- Work close to home
- Career pathways in community care, TAFE students encouraged to apply
How to apply
Send your resume and a short note on your ability to fill the role to:
Email:
[email protected]
Applications are reviewed as they arrive. Warragul Home Care is an equal prospect employer and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds. Many of our clients have pets, our staff may be asked to work in homes with exposure to cat and dog fur.
Pay: $34.44 – $45.28 per hour
Expected hours: 4.0 – 20.0 per week
Work Location: In person
📌 Domestic Assistant – Aged Care & Disability Support (Warragul)
🏢 Warragul Home Care
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