HenderCare is seeking a Home and Garden Maintenance worker to join our team to support our Aged Care & Disability clients in the community with their homes throughout the Western Suburbs, with the ideal candidate comfortable driving to and from around Werribee, Hoppers Crossing, Point Cook, Altona, Williamstown, Newport, etc.

• Work your shifts via AlayaCare App
• Shifts generally 8am-5pm Monday to Friday (no weekends)
• Weekly Pay (every Friday)
• Employee Benefits & Perks Program
• 24-hour support line for field staff
• FREE Flu Vaccinations for all employees
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

About the role

As a casual Home and Garden Maintenance Worker, you will assist service recipients in keeping their homes safe and habitable by minimising environmental health and safety hazards.

Services include gutter cleaning, window cleaning, and fan cleaning, replacing light bulbs, installing batteries, replacing fixed shower heads with handheld systems, installing key safes, installing grab rails in toilet and shower recesses, minor home maintenance, pruning, lawn mowing, and weeding.

About You

You must:

• Have a reliable smartphone compatible with AlayaCare App for roster access (iOS 15+ or Android 9+)
• Be comfortable driving around areas and nearby areas in the description above
• Own gardening and maintenance equipment and vehicle
• Have access to a UTE/Trailer to transport the equipment and tools
• Have a current National Police Check
• Have a current Working With Children Check (Employee Type)
• Have an unrestricted Australian Driver's License
• Have a passion and understanding for providing support to the elderly and people with a disability

Welcome to HenderCare

At HenderCare, we pride ourselves on the high-quality care and support we offer to people living with a disability, people in the acute healthcare sector, children and young people, and our older Australians. Our mission is to give our all for health and community care, with our clients at the forefront of all that we do – enhancing their lives and assisting them to achieve their goals and improve their well-being.

We recognise that our greatest contribution to enhancing the lives of our clients is the investment in talented, caring, and passionate people. We champion diversity and equality, foster a culture of respect and support, and provide growth and developmental opportunities for you to reach your full potential throughout your career.

So, why work at HenderCare?

• Competitive pay rates
• Inclusive and supportive leadership
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities
• Access to Employee Assistance Programs
• Wellbeing services and corporate discount packages
• Work-life balance and flexible arrangements

HenderCare is an inclusive and equal-opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a professional and safe working environment with a zero-tolerance approach to sexual abuse, bullying, discrimination, and harassment. We value Australia's diversity and seek to improve equal and equitable opportunities for all employees and prospective candidates, regardless of race, age, gender, sex, abilities, culture, language, and socio-economic background.

We are committed to fostering a work environment that respects and pays tribute to the rich history and culture of our First Nations People. Through our combined efforts in Closing the Gap, we aim to provide valuable employment for our First Nations peoples and encourage their contribution to our workforce.

Apply Today!

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and would like to apply for this exciting opportunity?

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• Attach your resume and include a cover letter of no more than two pages.

We are actively looking to fill this role and reserve the right to shortlist, interview, and appoint applicants while this advertisement is open; therefore, we strongly encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.