Domestic Assistant
- North West Adelaide Suburbs
- Permanent Part-Time Role. Guaranteed 25 Hours Per Week (Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm)
- Competitive Hourly Rate + Super + Travel Allowance + Up to $18,550 Salary Packaging
Are you an experienced Domestic Assistant, looking for a rewarding role where you can really make a difference by delivering household support, building relationships & improving quality of life?
At Silverchain, we are dedicated to ensuring our clients remain comfortable and happy in their own homes, making a positive impact on their lives and keeping them connected to their community. Our Aged Care and Health services are provided in person with a flexible and modernised approach, that spans all aspects of our organisation, from healthcare, to client and family support, and employee engagement. As we continue to grow and adapt, we invite you to join our inclusive and transformative team. Together, let's make a difference!
The opportunity
We’re on the lookout for a compassionate, reliable, and proactive Domestic Worker to join our team and support clients in their homes and communities across Adelaide’s North Western suburbs.
This highly rewarding role helps improve the wellbeing of a diverse range of clients, including aged care, people living independently, and under 65’s. You will support them with everyday tasks and encourage independence.
Permanent Part-time role with 25 hours per week guaranteed, scheduled between 8:00am and 4:00pm, Monday to Friday.
If you thrive in a changing environment, love variety in your day, and are passionate about supporting others, we’d love to hear from you!
Key responsibilities
- General housekeeping (vacuuming, mopping, dusting, laundry, bed-making)
- Light shopping, errands, and prepping basic meals
- Encourage clients to stay active and involved in their own care
- Promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing
- Build relationships with clients & their families
- Keeping accurate notes and documentation
- Be the ‘eyes and ears’ for the organisation and report any changes or concerns
- Provide a client focused service that improves their quality of life
If you thrive in a changing environment, love variety in your day and are passionate about client choice & independence, we would love to hear from you!
About you
You have passion with purpose and are driven by excellence. Caring is a profession and a calling, and your work and support enriches everyone. In addition, you will have the following skills:
- A warm, respectful, and encouraging attitude
- Strong time management and the ability to work independently
- Housekeeping skills and a love for keeping things clean and organised
- A genuine passion for helping others live their best lives
- Ability to work a minimum of three days per week
- A current valid Australian Driver’s Licence & your own insured, roadworthy vehicle
What you will get with us
- Competitive hourly rate plus superannuation
- Travel allowance of $0.92 k/m
- Up to $18,550 tax-free salary packaging options
- Work independently in the community with support from your team
- Extensive orientation and on-the-job training
- Comprehensive health and wellbeing resources and support
- Enjoy meaningful work with variety and flexibility
How to
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Why choose Silverchain
Everyone at Silverchain, from our care teams to leadership, plays a vital role in delivering Best Care. It’s a team effort. Best Care is care that is safe, personal, connected and effective.
We are proudly one of the few Australian home care providers accredited in both national health and aged care standards. This means the quality of care we provide is expected to meet the same standards as a hospital or residential aged care facility.
As a not-for-profit organisation, our ambition is to create a better home care system for all Australians and we develop innovative models of care to set the industry benchmark.
We'll also provide you with opportunities to help you develop and grow in your career, with training and education programs to help you achieve your goals.
