Aged Care Home & Community Assistant

Job Description

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 provide personalised home care support to older Australians who reside on the Cassowary Coast , ranging from suburbs Tully to Babinda , to assist them in remaining living independently in their home. Travel will be required, with distances of up to 50 minutes to support clients across the region. This is a casual opportunity, with approximately 10 hours per week, building over time. Hours will be between 7am and 5pm, Monday to Friday, with no evening, weekend, or sleepover shifts. Flexible hours are available, and can be tailored to suit school hours or other commitments if required. Key Responsibilities Domestic assistance duties, including light cleaning, changing bed linen, and laundry. In-home supports inclusive of meal preparation and assistance with daily living. Social supports, including assistance to attend medical appointments and participation in local community activities. Personal care, including showering, daily hygiene, and monitoring health and well-being (e.g., identifying wound care needs). Skills & Experience Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Disability or similar) or prior industry experience is highly regarded. Passionate about making a positive impact in our ageing community. An Australian Driver’s Licence and ownership of a registered vehicle. 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). Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks, including a National Criminal History Record Check. Benefits Work independently while supported by a dedicated leadership team. Simple technology to record timesheets and kilometres. Career development opportunities to learn and take on new challenges. Clear guidelines and support through established frameworks and policies. Casual hourly rate from $39.55 per hour + Super + 92 cents per kilometre travelled while you work. Receive up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax-free through salary packaging benefits, meaning more money in your pocket. 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, please contact Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit here for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly. Applications close at midnight on Thursday 13th of March 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr