Aged & Disability Support (Community Services & Development)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 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 within their home around the Brisbane North. The successful candidate must have a willingness to travel as you will support multiple clients a day. Some of the suburbs you will be rostered to include but are not limited to Boondall, Balmoral, Deagon & surrounds.This permanent part-time position requires a minimum of 3 days per week, with flexible hours, including options during school hours if needed. The role operates Monday to Friday, typically between 7am and 5pm, with no evenings, weekends, or sleepovers required.Key ResponsibilitiesDomestic assistance duties, including light cleaning, changing of bed linen, and laundry.In-home supports inclusive of meal preparation and assistance with daily living.Personal care inclusive of showering, daily hygiene, and monitoring of health and well-being.Social supports inclusive of support to attend medical appointments and social activities in the local community.Skills & ExperienceCertificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Disability or similar) is required.Passionate about making a positive impact in our ageing community.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 clear probity checks including but not limited to a National Criminal History Record Check.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. You will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status during the recruitment process.BenefitsWork 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.Part Time hourly rate from $30.61 per hour + Super + .92 cents per kilometre.Receive up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax free through salary packaging benefits.Be paid a full two days for 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 close at midnight on Sunday 24th November 2024.Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications are continuously reviewed prior to the closing date; and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice.
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