Job Description

When you join MercyCare, you join something bigger. A community of staff that make a difference at the heart of the community. As a leading Western Australian not-for-profit provider of aged care, family, community, early learning and disability services we support people throughout life’s journey. We invest in our people by building rewarding careers, offering training and development opportunities and a values-driven culture where our people can belong and thrive.

 About the role

Join our Aged Care Services team as a community domestic assistant (internally titled Home Care Assistant). Wherever you live, we want to hear from you.

This role will see you supporting older Australians living at home by taking them out shopping and:

• Domestic assistance in the home, including cleaning, vacuuming, mopping, re-organising, tidying, laundry, and linen changes
• Tasty meal preparation
• Social support to live their best life at home 

About you

You’ll care about supporting older Australians to maintain their independence at home, and have the following:

• Prior experience in home care or in a similar role is highly desired
• Great communication skills
• Full valid Driver’s Licence
• Access to a roadworthy vehicle that is registered in WA and covered by Third-Party insurance is a must!
• Influenza and COVID vaccination are preferred but not required
• National Police Clearance (obtained within the last 6 months)

About the benefits

You’ll join an incredible team of caring, passionate people, have access to learning and development opportunities to grow your skills, and importantly, be making a real difference in the lives of the people you support! In addition, you will receive:

• Competitive salary with not-for-profit benefits!
• From $28 per hour plus a travel allowance of 85c/km
• Additional salary packaging options up to $15,900 pa for general living expenses plus an additional $2,650 pa for entertainment
• Mobile phone for work purposes
• Work for a values-based organisation
• Childcare discounts for your little ones
• Options to purchase additional leave
• Training & Development to grow your career
• Comprehensive Wellbeing Program including discounted health insurance, free flu vaccinations

To Apply

Click “Apply Now” to visit our website and apply. Applications close on 15st March 2024 but apply soon as we will progress recruitment earlier if the right match is found.

At MercyCare, every person matters.

With our 175-year legacy extending back to the Catholic Sisters of Mercy, today we stand proud to make a positive difference in our local communities. We live by our values – respect, integrity, compassion, justice, excellence, and courage.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children, young people and the vulnerable. We invite applications from people from all walks of life, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and those from diverse ages, cultures, faiths, abilities, gender and sexuality.