Gardener CareCo Services Australia

CareCo Services, based in Adelaide, South Australia, is on the hunt for a Gardener to look after home gardens for NDIS participants. This casual, full-time job means getting out and about, mowing lawns, snipping hedges, and keeping yards spick-and-span. You’ll need an NDIS Workers Screening Check and Worker Orientation Certificate, plus some solid gardening experience under your belt. The role calls for a bit of muscle for bending, lifting, and kneeling. It’s all onsite work around Adelaide, kicking off as soon as you’re ready. CareCo wants a trusty gardener who loves tidying up local backyards.

About CareCo Services

CareCo Services, nestled in Adelaide, South Australia, is an NDIS-registered outfit helping folks live their best lives through tailored support. They focus on complex care, Supported Independent Living, personal care, and getting people connected in the community, all with a big emphasis on cultural respect and client-led care. With a crew of 51-200, CareCo’s known for building up its clients and keeping them safe.

Job Title

Gardener

Responsibilities

• Cut lawns nicely and even to keep them looking sharp.
• Neaten up edges around paths and flowerbeds for a crisp finish.
• Clear leaves and muck off driveways with a blower for that tidy look.
• Trim back bushes and hedges to keep them in good nick.
• Yan out weeds by hand or with a tool to stop them from taking over.
• Gather up clippings and branches for green waste pickup.
• Blast patios or walls with a high-pressure hose when needed.
• Give tools and gear a once-over and flag anything worn out.
• Stick to NDIS rules for safety and client respect at every home.
• Have a yarn with clients to figure out what they want for their garden.
• Keep the work van clean and ready for daily rounds.
• Drop off green waste at the right spots around Adelaide.
• Lend a hand with planting or spreading mulch if clients ask.
• Jot down what you’ve done each day for the team leader’s records.
• Tackle small fixes like patching up garden borders or stakes.

Requirements

Education

• NDIS Workers Screening Check (must have).
• NDIS Worker Orientation Certificate (must have).

Experience

Hands-on experience as a gardener, with a track record to show.

Skills

• Decent fitness for bending, kneeling, lifting, and reaching.
• Keen eye for getting lawns and edges just right.
• Good time management to zip between client homes.
• Friendly chat to connect with NDIS clients and understand their needs.
• Dependability to show up and deliver what’s promised.
• Quick thinking to sort out minor garden hiccups.

Knowledge

• Know-how of home gardening tricks and tools.
• Grasp of NDIS client care and safety dos and don’ts.
• Familiarity with mowing and edging the right way.
• Understanding of how to safely use high-pressure cleaners.
• Knowledge of Adelaide’s green waste disposal rules.
• Basics of looking after plants, from pruning to weeding.

Applicant Location

This job’s all onsite, working at NDIS participants’ homes across Adelaide, South Australia.

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