Domestic Assistant - Social Centre Margaret River

About the role

Silverchain is recruiting an experienced Domestic Assistant for a permanent part-time role at the Margaret River Social Centre, WA (40 hours per fortnight), mainly across four days between Monday and Thursday, 9:00am to 2:00pm. Applicants must live in or close to Margaret River. The role supports clients to stay independent through domestic assistance, housekeeping, meal preparation and social support, and involves travelling between clients' homes.

Key responsibilities

• Provide domestic assistance and general housekeeping tasks.
• Prepare meals and support clients with basic nutrition needs in the Social Centre.
• Provide social support and help clients stay engaged in their community.
• Follow a predetermined schedule while travelling between clients' homes.
• Use a mobile app to follow digital schedules and care plans independently.
• Drive the van or bus used to transport clients.

Required profile

• Practical experience in food preparation and meal service, including nutritious meals for older people; knowledge of food safety and safe food handling.
• Experience preparing meals for specific dietary needs such as gluten-free, diabetes-related and allergy diets is important; menu planning, grocery shopping and group meal preparation is highly regarded.
• 3-6 months of domestic or industrial cleaning experience.
• Valid driver's licence with unrestricted access to a registered, insured and in good condition vehicle.
• Willingness to work autonomously, travelling from home to home and following a digital schedule and care plan.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

What we offer

• $34.42 per hour plus superannuation.
• Travel allowance of $1.05 per km.
• Mobile phone provided for work purposes.
• Annual leave loading and excess leave cash-out options, with 4-6 weeks leave per year and paid parental leave provisions.
• Discounts from retailers, health insurance and fitness providers, and social club event discounts.
• Recognition and education support programs, and a referral scheme offering a $250 e-voucher per referred person.