Home Maintenance Assistant
About this opportunity
Handy people and garden enthusiast are required to join our Home Maintenance Team of volunteers who help our older residents in the City of Holdfast Bay region stay independent in their homes longer.
You will work closely with the team staff assisting with tasks including cleaning gutters, changing light globes and smoke alarm batteries, pruning and low level safety pruning, installing rails, replacing tap washers and basic home repairs.
We are looking for people who are semi-retired, retired or simply looking to expand their experience, knowledge and skills in a role that gives back to the community.
~ General handy-maintenance or pruning experience would be advantageous but not necessary ~ Understanding of the needs of older people, people with disabilities and their carers an advantage ~ A suitable level of physical fitness to undertake duties associated with the role (manual handling component) ~ Ability to take direction and instruction, and to work as part of a team ~ Good communication skills and a positive friendly attitude ~ Reliable, honest, responsible, caring & committed
Monthly roster available.
Additional requirements
Covid-19 vaccination . National Police Certificate *.
Please Note:
* During the Covid-19 pandemic, organisations should be providing all necessary Covid-19 safety protection measures for volunteers following the advice of both the State or Territory Governments and the Federal Government. Your safety and wellbeing is your priority. Familiarise yourself with the most up-to-date requirements and advice from the Australian and NT and SA State Governments.
* As each organisation provides different levels/types of insurance, volunteers are reminded to check with the organisation as to the type of insurance provided for volunteers (e.g. Volunteer Personal Accident Insurance).
* Best practice volunteer involvement recommends that a volunteer role should not be more than 15-16 hours per week.
1 day per week
Suitable for- Centrelink Volunteers
- Skilled Volunteers
- Garden Maintenance
- Trades & Maintenance
Orientation and Induction • Manual Handling • Other role specific training.