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About the Role
The primary purpose of the role is to support Salvos Home Care (SHC) clients with general cleaning duties in accordance with their assessed individual needs and wishes, to enable the client to remain living in their home independently. You will play a key role in the maintenance and cleanliness of our client’s home which will make a real difference to residents' quality of life.
Responsibilities
- Assist clients with household tasks including tidying, cleaning, laundry, and ironing, in accordance with the client’s domestic support plan and utilising appropriate equipment and supplies.
- Work within The Salvation Army Workplace Health and Safety policy, procedures, and guidelines, including in relation to safe driving, manual handling and infection prevention and control.
- Maintain respectful, effective communication and professional boundaries with clients and their informal carers, and with the SHC team.
- Complete mandatory training and contribute as a member of the SHC team, participating in staff meetings, quality improvement, and learning and development activities.
Requirements
- An appreciation of and the ability and willingness to promote, support and model the Christian values and ethos of The Salvation Army
- Motivation to work with older people living in the community and an understanding of their needs and of consumer directed care
- Strong customer service focus and good time management skills
- Ability to work independently and safely in a client’s home and out in the community.
- Good communication skills, including fluency in written and spoken English
- Ability to use a smart mobile phone.
- Evidenced of the COVID-19 vaccination is a requirement of employment at The Salvation Army Aged Care.
- Successful completion of a Working with Children Check.
- Mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
Skills
- Customer service
- Time management
- Independent work
- Safe work practices
- Communication
- Written English
- Spoken English
- Smart mobile phone usage
Location
- South East Sydney
Work Type
- Permanent
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Not specified
Education Level
- Not specified
Salary/Compensations
- Above Award Wages
- Generous Not For Profit tax benefits
- Access to generous Not For Profit salary packaging of up to $15,900 per year
- Access to meal and entertainment benefits of up to $2,650 through salary packaging
Benefits
- Above Award wages + super + allowances & shift penalties
- Access to generous Not For Profit salary packaging of up to $15,900 per year
- Access to relocation benefits through salary packaging options
- Access to meal and entertainment benefits of up to $2,650 through salary packaging
- Paid travel time
- Uniform allowance
- No rotating rosters
- Paid parental leave
- Access to Fitness Passport
- Access to exclusive financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
- Novated car leasing
- Learning and development opportunities
- Scholarships via Eva Burrows College
- Supported study options
- Employee assistance program
- Career progression opportunities
- Transfer opportunities
- Making an impact – socially and environmentally
About the Company
- The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities.
- We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better.
- From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.
- Join The Salvation Army Aged Care as a Domestic Assistant.
- Well-established industry leading aged care provider with national coverage
- Represent a world-class organisation
- Supportive and Inclusive team environment
Equal Opportunity
- The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people.
- We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions.
- We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.
- The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm.
- We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration