Aged Care Home & Community Assistant As an Aged Care Home & Community Assistant, you will provide personalised support to older Australians in Townsville and surrounding suburbs, helping them remain living independently in their homes.
This role requires travel between clients' homes, with a willingness to travel up to a 60 km radius, as you will be performing back-to-back, short shifts while supporting multiple clients each day.We have a number of part time and casual opportunities.
Your working hours will be in between 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, occasional weekend work, with no evenings or sleepovers
This is a great opportunity for someone who is new to the industry and passionate about making a positive impact in our ageing communityKey ResponsibilitiesDomestic duties which may include but are not limited to: vacuuming, mopping, washing dishes, cleaning surfaces, emptying bins, washing/ironingPreparation of meals and obtaining groceries on behalf of clientsAssisting clients in organising medical appointmentsBe aware of safety issues and report hazards in the working environment including recording any changes in clients health or behaviours of concernSkills & ExperienceCertificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Disability or similar) is preferredAn 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)What We OfferWork 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 supportPart time hourly rate from $***** 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 inductionPlease include your resume and covering letter in one document and click '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.We are 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.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.Diversity and InclusionLife Without Barriers is committed to diversity and inclusion, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.