Aged Care Home & Community Assistant - In Home SupportEnhance the lives of older Australians by joining the Life Without Barriers team. Guided by every client's individual needs and interests, our personalised in-home Aged Care services focus on empowering every person to maintain their home comforts, health, and connections within their community.
Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose organisation of 8,000 employees working in more than 500 communities across Australia. We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people and people with mental illness. We work with people who are homeless and refugees and asylum seekers. Join a community of people dedicated to breaking down barriers.
We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.
About the role Support our Aged Care clients to remain living independently in their own homes through the provision of basic domestic assistance and personal care support across Urangan, Pialba, Scarneess, Kawungan, Wondunna & surrounds. This permanent part-time position requires a minimum commitment of 3 days per week, with flexible hours available, including options during school hours if needed. The role operates Monday to Friday, with no evenings, weekends, or sleepovers required.
Shifts are scheduled between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, with travel to various clients throughout the day. We are looking for candidates with a full, unrestricted Australian driver's license and a reliable vehicle.
Key Responsibilities Domestic assistance such as meal preparation and light cleaningPersonal Care including grooming and showeringCommunity access to medical appointments and social activitiesAssistance with tasks and routines outlined by an approved medical professionalBuild rapport and collaborate effectively with clients to establish positive relationshipsSkills & Experience A current First Aid Certificate and CPR CertificationAn Australian Driver's Licence and ownership of a registered vehicle with comprehensive car insuranceCertificate III in Individual Support or other relevant qualification and experience (preferred)Strong communication skills with the ability to build and maintain positive relationshipsPassionate about making a positive impact in our ageing communityTo be considered for and appointed to a position at Life Without Barriers, you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with a minimum of two (2) doses or hold a valid medical exemption certificate, in accordance with Life Without Barriers Employee COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. You will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status during the recruitment process.
Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and Working with Children Check (where relevant to the role).
Benefits An opportunity to make a meaningful, positive impact in the lives of elderly Australians within your local communityPermanent part-time rate from $30.61 per hour for those with a relevant qualification and/or relevant experienceGet reimbursed .92 cents per kilometre travelled while you workReceive up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax-free through salary packaging benefitsAccess to discounts and benefits at selected retail outlets, cinemas, restaurants and moreHow to Apply Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click 'Apply' and follow the prompts. For any enquiries including persons with disability that require adjustments, contact Debra Neil at ******.
Applications close at midnight on Sunday 24th November 2024 Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications are continuously reviewed prior to the closing date; and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice.
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