Home Modifications Specialist Jobs in Fairfield
Find opportunities in Fairfield through MD Home Care as a Home Modifications Specialist. Help participants create accessible, safe, and functional living environments through specialized home adaptations.
About the Role
As a Home Modifications Specialist connected through MD Home Care in Fairfield, you’ll design and implement modifications that enhance home accessibility, safety, and independence for participants with disabilities, mobility challenges, or age-related needs. You’ll work closely with occupational therapists and participants to create customized solutions that improve quality of life and enable people to remain in their own homes. These opportunities offer the opportunity to use your trade skills to make a significant difference in people’s lives.
What You’ll Do
- Install accessibility features like ramps, railings, and grab bars
- Modify bathrooms for wheelchair access and safety
- Widen doorways and create level thresholds
- Install specialized kitchen modifications
- Create accessible entrances and pathways
- Collaborate with occupational therapists on assessment and design
- Provide quotes and manage modification projects
- Ensure all work meets relevant building codes and standards
- Document completed modifications for NDIS and aged care reporting
- Provide follow-up support and adjustments as needed
Why Use MD Home Care?
- Ongoing professional development
- Varied and meaningful projects
- Collaboration with allied health professionals
- Competitive pay rates
- Flexible working arrangements
- Full-time, part-time, and contract positions available
- Supportive team environment
Required Qualifications
These professionals typically need these requirements to ensure the highest quality of service for our participants:
- Trade qualification in carpentry, building, or relevant field
- Experience in accessibility modifications and universal design
- Knowledge of Australian Standards for access and mobility
- Understanding of NDIS and aged care requirements
- Excellent project management and problem-solving skills
- Reliable transport and current driver’s license
- Strong communication skills to work with participants and therapists
Essential Certifications
To work in this field, you’ll typically need:
- Trade License or Builder’s License
- White Card
- National Police Check
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance
- COVID-19 Vaccination
Location
This position is available in Fairfield and surrounding areas. Providers offer a range of employment arrangements to suit your preferences.
Ready to Get Started?
If you’re passionate about creating accessible living spaces and ready to connect with participants, browse available opportunities on MD Home Care. Click below to start your application process.
Required Qualifications
- Trade qualification in carpentry, building, or relevant field
- Experience in accessibility modifications and universal design
- Knowledge of Australian Standards for access and mobility
- Understanding of NDIS and aged care requirements
- Excellent project management and problem-solving skills
- Reliable transport and current driver's license
- Strong communication skills to work with participants and therapists
Essential Certifications
- Trade License or Builder's License
- White Card
- National Police Check
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance
- COVID-19 Vaccination
Location Details
This position is available in Fairfield (South Western Sydney, NSW) and surrounding areas. We have multiple positions available across different shifts to suit your availability.