Employment Type: casual
Salary: $25.29 - $31.04 AUD Hourly, plus 25% casual loading
Location: Eastern Region
Application: Please upload resume, and cover letter
Where there’s life, there’s Mercy.
Where there’s care, there’s You.
Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be?
For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our Home Care team feels great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that’s gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.
Join us as a Domestic Assistant, and help us deliver even greater outcomes for our clients, communities, and you.
About the opportunity
At Mercy Health, each moment, no matter how small, truly matters - and as a Domestic Assistant, you’ll create cherished moments each day.
We are currently looking for passionate people to support our Home Care clients to live independently at home by providing domestic assistance with cleaning and laundry duties
● Ongoing support provided by a dedicated service team.
● Flexible working hours.
● Mobile phone.
What you’ll bring
You’re reliable, resilient and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are genuinely interested in supporting others and making a difference in your community.
To thrive in this role, you will have:
● Certificate III in Home or Aged Care is advantageous, but not essential.
● Passion about helping people in your community, with strong relationship building, time management and budget management skills.
● Previous case management experience as well as relevant qualifications.
● Current Victorian Drivers Licence.
● Strong communication and organisational skills.
● A safe, sensible approach with a practical understanding of people’s physical limitations.
● The ability to be flexible and adapt to meet clients’ individual needs.
We would also love you to have:
● A current NDIS check
● Current COVID-19 certificate and proof of current influenza vaccination.
Why Mercy Health?
We’ve been supporting people for over 100 years. Now, we’re taking all that we have and making it even better. It’s about investing in our people and our cultures to create positive experiences and opportunities for all.
Here are some things you’ll love about working with us:
● 100+ years of caring …
We’re a cornerstone of the communities we serve, and as a Domestic Assistant, the vital work you do will always be needed. That means career stability and so much opportunity to build your rewarding future with us.
● A team of 10,000 hearts …
A career in health and human services isn’t always easy, and it takes true heart. Here, you’ll join a team of over 10,000 dedicated people who carry on and support each other, whatever comes their way.
● Countless moments and lives …
As a Domestic Assistant, you’ll be right at the heart of the impact we have. By supporting our clients to live independent lives, you’ll know that every moment you spend here truly matters.
● … And so much more to come.
We’re on a journey to keep growing our organisation and impact for the next 100 years. We have the leadership, the scale, the heart and the vision for the future. Let’s achieve it together.
You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:
● Find a better balance with flexible working hours, the opportunity to work close to home, and the option to purchase additional leave when you need it.
● Receive ongoing support from our dedicated service team.
● Grow your impact and career with learning, development and progression opportunities.
● Make the most of your pay with our generous salary packaging options.
● Save big with access to a range of retail discounts across financial, healthcare, travel and other services.
● Live, work and feel your best with our health and wellbeing programs and Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare?
Join us and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives - and your career.
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Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process.
We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture.
We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.
The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We’re proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.