Do you have a genuine passion for helping others? Would you like to contribute to making a difference in the lives of older South Australians and help them to stay in their homes? Do you have an eye for detail and a passion for providing the best service possible?
If you have answered yes to these questions, then this is the job for you.
The role
As an ECH Domestic Assistance Team Member you will work with our clients to help them maintain the cleanliness of their homes. You will also provide a valuable source of information to the ECH Care Management team through your regular engagement with clients.
We have multiple opportunities available in our western region, for part-time employees to work 5 hours per day Tuesday through to Friday between 9am and 5pm.
What it’s like at ECH
- We’re proud of what we do, we’re proud of how we work together and we’re proud of the impact that ECH has on people’s lives.
- We’re future focused. We don’t stay still. We are always in search of new ways to improve the lives of older South Australians.
- Our people drive our success and how we work together is as important as what we deliver.
- Diversity is in our DNA. We seek out and celebrate diversity in all its forms and tap into the richness of ideas, experiences and perspectives that it brings.
- We grow our people. Everyone has the opportunity to grow, develop and build their career with ECH.
- At ECH we are integrating work and life. We are embracing technology and new ways of working which support a new level of flexibility for our people.
- Whether it be face-to-face, on-the-job or online, we love learning because we know it makes us better.
What you’ll be doing
As a valuable front-line employee, you will not only be a social support to the client you will also ensure they have a wonderful clean home to enjoy. Your day will be varied and may include a range of tasks such as:
- Sweeping, vacuuming and mopping
- Making beds and changing bed linen
- Cleaning bathrooms and kitchens
- Hanging, folding and ironing washing
- Dusting
Who we’re looking for
Someone who takes pride in their work and always strives to deliver the highest quality.
But also someone who:
- Is kind, even if they’re a bit stressed out
- Likes what we do – caring for people in the community
- Is dynamic and energetic
- Is flexible and adaptable
- Loves diversity
- Will contribute their ideas and hard work to make ECH better every day.
Head over to our website to see the full position description
You will need
- COVID-19 vaccination (including booster if eligible)
- Valid drivers licence and reliable vehicle
It’d also be helpful if you had:
- A current Police Check
If you don’t, that’s ok, we can help with this.
The salary for this position is $24.19 per hour
More about ECH
ECH is a not-for-profit organisation in the Health Care Sector. This means that you can salary package up to $18,549 per annum to reduce your tax. We also offer a range of perks through our Employee Benefits Program (eg. discounted gym memberships).
You will be provided with full training and support including all equipment that is required to succeed in this role.
Just in case you missed it, we love diversity at ECH. So if you’re a person living with a disability, you’re from a culturally or linguistically diverse background, part of the LGBTI community or an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person we definitely want you to apply for this role.
If you need more reasons to want to join ECH, have a look through our website to see the amazing ways in which we support ageing South Australians. While you are there, check out the videos on our Employment page from some of our amazing staff and hear about their jobs and why they love working for ECH.
So, if you think this might be the job for you and you feel aligned to who we are and what we do then we’d love you to APPLY NOW.
Applications should be addressed to Lisa Lovegrove, HR Officer