Home & Community Assistant - QCSS. Permanent Part Time and Casual - Toowoomba and SurroundsApply now Job no: 504496
Employment type: Casual, Part Time
Location: Toowoomba & Darling Downs
Categories: Aged Care
About the Organisation Enhance 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 Permanent part time and casual opportunities where you will provide personalised support to our QCSS (Queensland Community Support Scheme) clients within their home. You will be required to travel throughout Toowoomba and up to Oakey and Dalby as you will be supporting multiple clients a day (travel between clients will be reimbursed with .92 cents per kilometre).
Due to growth, we have 10 hours across 2 days per week available and a casual opportunity. All working hours between 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, no evening or sleepover shifts.
Key Responsibilities Assist clients to improve their independence according to their identified needs and goals inclusive of:
In home supports:
Domestic assistance such as light cleaning and houseworkPersonal careAssistance with meal preparationCommunity Connections supports:
Social support & linkingShopping assistanceAssist clients to improve their independence according to their identified needs and goalsEstablish a rapport and collaborate effectively with clients and their familySkills & Experience Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Disability or similar) or relevant experienceQLD Working With Children Check (Blue Card)Excellent organisational skills, hygiene practices and problem-solving abilitiesAn Australian Driver's Licence and reliable vehicle with minimum third-party insuranceStrong communication skills with the ability to build and maintain positive relationshipsA current First Aid and CPR Certificate (must be obtained prior to employment)Work independently whilst supported by a dedicated leadership teamSimple and easy to use technology to record your timesheets and kilometresSupported career development with opportunities to learn and take on new challenges nationallyFrameworks and policies in place providing you with clear guidelines and supportSuccessful candidates will be required to undertake relevant pre-employment checks to ensure the safety of our clients. This includes a National Criminal History Record Check, QLD Working With Children Check (Blue Card) and complete a statutory declaration.
How 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 ******
Applications close at midnight on Monday 27 January 2025.
Advertised: 07 Jan 2025 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 27 Jan 2025 23:55 E. Australia Standard Time
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