At 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 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
As an Aged Care Home & Community Assistant, you will be providing personalised support to older Australians to remain independent within their home whilst making a positive impact in their community.
This is a casual opportunity with working hours between 7 am and 5 pm, Monday to Friday, with no evening or sleepover shifts. Shift durations can start from 2 hours. The successful candidate will have a willingness to travel, as they will be supporting clients who reside around Queanbeyan and surrounding suburbs, with travel of up to 45 minutes between clients.
Key Responsibilities
Domestic assistance such as meal preparation and light house cleaning
Personal Care including grooming and showering
Community access to medical appointments and social activities
Supporting with tasks and routines
Build positive relationships with clients
Skills & Experience
Passionate about making a positive impact in our ageing community
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Disability or similar) required
An Australian Driver’s Licence and reliable vehicle with minimum third-party insurance.
Strong communication skills with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships
A 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 complete a statutory declaration.
To 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.
Benefits
Work independently whilst supported by a dedicated leadership team
Simple and easy to use technology to record your timesheets and kilometres
Supported career development with opportunities to learn and take on new challenges
Frameworks and policies in place providing you with clear guidelines and support
Casual hourly rate from $38.26 per hour + Super +.92 cents per kilometre
Receive up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax free through salary packaging benefits which means more money in your pocket
Be paid for two full days to complete your induction
Development and progression opportunities nationally
How 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 Debra Neil at recruitment@lwb.org.au
Applications will be reviewed regularly, please apply without delay.