Aged & Disability Support (Community Services & Development)
Casual/Vacation
Hourly Rate: $36.17 + Super + Salary Packaging
Enhance the lives of older Australians by joining the Life Without Barriers team. 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 with 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 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 provide personalised home care support to older Australians who reside on the Cassowary Coast, from suburbs Tully to Babinda. This role assists clients in remaining independent in their homes. Travel will be required, with distances of up to 50 minutes to support clients across the region. This is a casual opportunity, with approximately 10 hours per week, building over time. Hours will be between 7am and 5pm, Monday to Friday, with no evening, weekend, or sleepover shifts. Flexible hours can be tailored to suit school hours or other commitments if required.
Key Responsibilities
* Domestic assistance duties including light cleaning, changing of bed linen, and laundry
* In-home supports inclusive of meal preparation and assistance with daily living
* Social supports to attend medical appointments, social activities, and build/maintain social networks
* Personal care including showering, daily hygiene, and monitoring health and well-being
Skills & Experience
* Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Disability or similar) or prior industry experience required
* Passionate about making a positive impact in our ageing community
* An Australian Driver’s Licence and ownership of a registered vehicle
* 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 clear probity checks including a National Criminal History Record Check.
To be considered for a position at Life Without Barriers, you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with a minimum of two 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 while supported by a dedicated leadership team
* Simple technology to record timesheets and kilometres
* Supported career development with opportunities to learn and take on new challenges
* Frameworks and policies providing clear guidelines and support
* Casual hourly rate from $36.17 per hour + Super + 92 cents per kilometre
* Receive up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax-free through salary packaging benefits
* Development and progression opportunities nationally
How to Apply
Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. For any enquiries, including persons with disabilities that require adjustments, contact Debra Neil at recruitment@lwb.org.au.
Applications close at midnight on Sunday 12th January 2025.
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as applications are continuously reviewed prior to the closing date; the closing date is subject to change without notice.
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