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 chance for someone who is new to the industry and passionate about making a positive impact in our ageing community
Key Responsibilities
Domestic duties which may include but are not limited to: vacuuming, mopping, washing dishes, cleaning surfaces, emptying bins, washing/ironing
Preparation of meals and obtaining groceries on behalf of clients
Assisting clients in organising medical appointments
Be aware of safety issues and report hazards in the working environment including recording any changes in clients health or behaviours of concern
Skills & Experience
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Disability or similar) is preferred
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)
What We Offer
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
Part time hourly rate from $31.64 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
Please include your resume and covering letter in one document and click '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.
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 Inclusion
Life Without Barriers is committed to diversity and inclusion, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
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📌 Aged Care Home & Community Assistant. Permanent Part Time - Townsville
🏢 Life Without Barriers
📍 Townsville