About the Role
We are looking for people that reflect the Life Without Barriers values and are passionate about making a difference in their local community. We have a great opportunity for an individual that is wanting to enter the Aged Care industry or looking for more meaningful work, providing personalised home care support services around Townsville. You will support our clients to maintain their independence and remain living in their own homes.
This is a Casual position with flexible hours available that can be between school hours if required. Your working hours are between Monday to Friday.
Key Responsibilities
* Domestic assistance may be included. This consists of light cleaning duties, changing of bed linen, washing/laundry
* Social supports inclusive of support to attend medical appointments, social activities in the local community, building/maintaining social networks
* In-home supports inclusive of meal preparation and assistance with daily living
* Personal care inclusive of showering, daily hygiene, monitoring of health and well-being (for example, identification of wound care needs, skin integrity, etc)
Skills & Experience
* A current unrestricted drivers licence and a reliable vehicle with minimum 3rd party insurance and willingness to travel between client’s home
* A current First Aid and CPR Certificate
* Ability to develop positive relationships with clients and support their individual care plans as appropriate
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
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, 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
* An opportunity to make a meaningful, positive impact in the lives of elderly Australians within your local community
* Casual hourly rate from $36.88 + Super for those who hold a relevant qualification
* Get reimbursed .92 cents per kilometre travelled while you work
* Receive up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax free through salary packaging benefits