Handy Person

1/12 Adelaide Road, Gawler

The Handy Person is responsible for carrying out minor repairs in Beyond Blindness member homes.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide assistance to the members following the instructions given to you
To assist and support Clients in identified and agreed activities around their homes
Perform small maintenance jobs around the home of the clients. Small jobs may include replacing bulbs, changing smoke detector batteries, tap washers etc
Report to the Operations Coordinator any problems or related client issues.
Be responsible for assessing the requirements of the task, purchasing materials required and returning to member’s home carry out the repair, the member will reimburse for any materials which must be quoted and agreed to prior to work being undertaken.
Adhere to all relevant Work, Health & Safety requirements.

Ability to communicate effectively
Good literacy skills
Empathy towards people with a disability
Problem solving skills
Ability to work as part of a team
Punctual and Reliable
Ability to work unsupervised
Ability to recognise the difference between general and confidential information and to respect and maintain confidentiality at all times.
An understanding of Work, Health & Safety requirements
Ability to work with limited resources

Contact: Jimmy Brideson - 8367 6088 or volunteers@beyondblindness.org.au