Aged Care Home & Community Assistant (Female). Permanent Part Time & Casual - CanberraApply now Job no: 504549Employment type: Casual, Part TimeLocation: ACTCategories: Aged CareAt Life Without Barriers we consider gender a genuine occupational qualification for this position under Section 27 (2), (c), (e) and (g) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, and so we ask that only Female applicants apply.About the OrganisationEnhance 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 RoleAs an Aged Care Home & Community Assistant, you will be providing personalised support to older Australians who reside around Canberra & Surrounding Suburbs. We have Casual and Permanent Part Time opportunities available with short shifts, that are often back to back. Majority of work will be between 7am and 6pm Monday to Friday with no weekend or sleepover shifts. Some work outside of these hours may be required to meet the needs of our clients. You will provide a combination of domestic assistance, personal care and community access support to best meet the needs of the people we support.We are looking for candidates that have at least three days of availability each week and that are happy to travel up to 45 minutes while working. You will be reimbursed .92c per kilometre travelled while you work.Key ResponsibilitiesDomestic assistance such as meal preparation and light house cleaningCommunity access to medical appointments and social activitiesPersonal Care including grooming and showeringSupporting with tasks and routinesBuild positive relationships with clientsSkills & ExperiencePassionate about making a positive impact in our ageing communityCertificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Disability or similar) will be highly regardedAn Australian Driver’s Licence and reliable vehicle with minimum third-party insurance.Strong communication skills with the ability to build and maintain positive relationshipsA current First Aid and CPR Certificate (must be obtained prior to employment)Successful 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 and an Aged Care Statutory Declaration. We will discuss with and support you to meet these specified requirements as part of your recruitment and onboarding process if successful.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 challengesFrameworks and policies in place providing you with clear guidelines and supportHourly pay rate from $31.64 per hour + Super +.92 cents per kilometre travelled while you are workingReceive up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax-free through salary packaging benefits which means more money in your pocketBe paid for two full days to complete your inductionDevelopment and progression opportunities nationallyHow to ApplyInclude 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 jsrecruitment@lwb.org.auApplications will close at midnight on Thursday 13th February 2025.Advertised: 17 Jan 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight TimeApplications close: 13 Feb 2025 23:55 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
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