Life Without Barriers are seeking qualified and experienced
Female Aged Care Home and Community Assistants
for our clients in Lismore. As an Aged Care Home & Community Assistant, you will be providing personalised home care support to older Australians in
Lismore
so they can continue living independently in their own homes. You will travel between clients' homes, so a willingness to travel is essential (you will be reimbursed .99c per KM travelled while you are working).
We have a Permanent Part Time opportunity with shifts available between 7am and 7pm, Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work and no evening or overnight shifts. This is a great opportunity for someone that is looking to make a positive impact in their community, while developing their skills and building a career.
At Life Without Barriers we consider gender a genuine occupational qualification for this position under Section 27 (2), (c), (e) and (g) of the Equal Opportunity Act ****, and so we ask that only Female applicants apply.
Key Responsibilities
Domestic assistance such as light house cleaning and meal preparation
Personal care inclusive of showering, daily hygiene, monitoring of health and wellbeing
Community access to medical appointments and social activities
Provide support with daily tasks and routines
Build positive relationships with clients and their families
Skills & Experience
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
Passionate about making a positive impact in our ageing community
A current First Aid and CPR Certificate (must be obtained prior to employment)
Successful candidates will be required to undertake relevant pre-employment checks to ensure the safety of our clients. This includes a National Criminal History Record Check and an Aged Care Statutory Declaration.
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.
Benefits
An opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of elderly Australians
Get reimbursed .99 cents per kilometre travelled while you work
Part Time hourly rate from $***** + Super
Access to Fitness Passport – a workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a choice of gyms and pools across your area
Access to discounts and benefits at selected retail outlets, cinemas, restaurants and more
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.
How to Apply
Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click 'Apply' and follow the prompts. For any enquiries, please contact Rianne Gifford at
Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.
Applications close at midnight on Monday 17th of November, ****.
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