Aged Care Home Care Worker Aboriginal And/Or Torres Strait Islander

Life Without Barriers considers that being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent is a genuine occupational requirement as outlined in section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act (1991) and permitted as a 'special measure' under section 8 of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth) and by articles 1(4) and 2(2) of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination.

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.

About The Role

We are looking for a compassionate individual to work around the Cairns area, servicingfrom Gordonvale to Palm Cove providing personalised Home Care support to elderly Australians accessing our Aged Care support services to continue to remain living independently in their home providing mainly domestic assistance however also may include personal care and social support. If you have experience as a cleaner/housekeeper and are looking for more meaningful work, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

You will be required to provide transportation for clients and will support multiple clients per day, so a valid Australian drivers licence and a willingness to travel is required. You will need your own reliable and insured vehicle. We are looking for people that reflect the Life Without Barriers values and are passionate about making a difference in their local community. 

We are recruiting for a Casual position. These hours will be between 7am to 5pm Monday to Friday (some work outside of these hours may be required on occasion to meet the needs of the clients)

Key Responsibilities

• Domestic assistance such as meal preparation and light cleaning
• Personal Care including showering, bathing and grooming
• Community access support such as transport to medical appointments and social outings, and assistance with shopping
• Implement tasks and routines outlined by an approved medical professional
• Maintain and monitor a client’s health and behaviour changes on an ongoing basis
• Build rapport and collaborate effectively with clients to establish positive relationships

Skills & Experience

• A current First Aid and CPR Certificate
• An Australian Driver’s Licence and ownership of a registered vehicle with comprehensive car insurance and willingness to travel
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships
• Passionate about making a positive impact in our ageing community

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.

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
• Flexible working arrangements around your other commitments and no evening, weekend or sleepover work!
• Casual hourly rate from $34.86 + Super + 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
• Access to discounts and benefits at selected retail outlets, cinemas, restaurants and more

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 ***********@lwb.org.au

Applications close at midnight on Friday the 10th of May 2024   

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications are continuously reviewed prior to the closing date; and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice.