AddressAbout 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
Support our Aged Care clients to remain living independently in their own homes through the provision of basic domestic assistance and personal care support across the Mornington area.
You will help our clients remain living independently at home between the hours of 8.30am and 5pm assisting various clients throughout the day. We have flexible part time & casual positions available.
Key Responsibilities
- Domestic assistance such as meal preparation and light cleaning
- Personal Care including grooming and showering
- Community access to medical appointments and social activities
- Assistance with tasks and routines outlined by an approved medical professional
- Build rapport and collaborate effectively with clients to establish positive relationships
Skills & Experience
- A current First Aid Certificate and CPR Certification
- An Australian Driver’s Licence and ownership of a registered vehicle with comprehensive car insurance
- Certificate III in Individual Support or other relevant qualification and experience (preferred)
- Strong communication skills with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships
- Passionate about making a positive impact in our ageing community
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
Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and Working with Children Check (where relevant to the role).
Benefits
- An opportunity to make a meaningful, positive impact in the lives of elderly Australians within your local community
- Part Time rate from $29.51 per hour for those with a relevant qualification and/or experience
- 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 *********@lwb.org.au
Applications close midnight on Wednesday 19th June 2024
