Aged Care Home & Community Assistant. Permanent Part Time - DarwinApply now Job no: 504068 Employment type: Part Time Location: Darwin 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 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 Darwin. Regular travel between shift sites will be required in your own vehicle, travel will be reimbursed.You will help our clients remain living independently at home between the hours of 8.30am and 5pm assisting various clients throughout the day. This is a permanent part time role working up to 25 hours per week.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 communityGet 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 ******Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.Advertised: 19 Sep 2024 AUS Central Standard TimeApplications close: 06 Oct 2024 23:55 AUS Central Standard Time#J-18808-Ljbffr