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October 15, 2024
Life Without Barriers
Canberra
OTHER
Aged Care Home & Community Assistant (Female). Casual – Canberra & Surrounds
Job no: 504161
Employment type: Casual
Location: ACT
Categories: Aged Care
Employment type: Casual
Location: ACT
Categories: Aged Care
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 1984, and so we ask that only Female applicants 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.
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 work with people who are homeless and refugees and asylum seekers. Join a community of people dedicated to breaking down barriers.
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 Role
As an Aged Care Home & Community Assistant, you will be providing personalised support to older Australians who reside around Canberra & Surrounding Suburbs. This is a casual opportunity with short shifts, that are often back to back with no weekend or sleepover shifts as working hours are predominantly between 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday with occasional afternoon hours until 9pm.
You are required to travel as you will support multiple clients a day within their home.
Key Responsibilities
- Domestic assistance such as meal preparation and light house cleaning
- Community access to medical appointments and social activities
- Personal Care including grooming and showering
- Supporting with tasks and routines
- Build positive relationships with clients
Skills & Experience
- Passionate about making a positive impact in our ageing community
- Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Disability or similar) is required
- 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)
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
- 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
- Casual hourly rate from $38.26 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
- Development and progression opportunities nationally
How to Apply
Include 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 Monica Saigi at recruitment@lwb.org.au
Applications close at midnight on Tuesday the 22nd of October 2024.
Applications close: 22 Oct 2024 23:55 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
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