Aged Care Home & Community Assistant. Casual – Tamworth & SurroundsApply now Job no: 504353Employment type: CasualLocation: Tamworth & North West NSWCategories: Aged CareAbout 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 within their home. The successful candidate must have a willingness to travel around Tamworth & surrounding suburbs as you will support multiple clients a day.This is a casual opportunity with working hours always between 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday with no evening or sleepover shifts. You will be joining one of Australia's leading social purpose providers; this is a great opportunity for someone who is wanting to make a positive impact in their community.Key Responsibilities Domestic assistance such as meal preparation and light house cleaningPersonal Care including grooming and showeringCommunity access to medical appointments and social activitiesSupporting with tasks and routinesBuild positive relationships with clientsSkills & Experience Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Disability or similar) is requiredAn 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 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 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 supportCasual hourly rate from $38.26 per hour + Super + 92 cents per kilometreReceive 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 Debra Neil at ******Applications close at midnight on Sunday 8th December 2024. Advertised: 25 Nov 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight TimeApplications close: 08 Dec 2024 23:55 AUS Eastern Daylight Time#J-18808-Ljbffr