Careers

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 Bundaberg & surrounding local suburbs. The shifts are short, split shifts between 7am to 5pm Monday to Friday, with no evening, weekend or sleepover shifts. You will need to travel to each clients home and will be reimbursed .92 cents per kilometre travelled between and with clients. This is a permanent part time opportunity, offering a minimum of 30 hours a fortnight.

This is a great opportunity to make a positive impact in your local community by making a difference in the lives of elderly Australians.

Key Responsibilities

• Domestic assistance duties, consisting of light cleaning duties, changing of bed linen, washing/laundry
• In-home supports such as meal preparation and assistance with daily living
• Personal care including showering, daily hygiene, monitoring of health and well-being (for example, identification of wound care needs, skin integrity, etc.)
• Social supports including support to attend medical appointments, social activities in the local community, building/maintaining social networks

 
Skills & Experience

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Disability or similar) desirable 
• Passionate about making a positive impact in our ageing community
• An Australian Driver’s Licence and ownership of a registered and reliable 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 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.

Benefits

• Work independently whilst supported by a dedicated leadership team
• Simple and easy to use technology to record your timesheets and kilometres
• Flexible hours
• Supported career development with opportunities to learn and take on new challenges
• Frameworks and policies in place providing you with clear guidelines and support
• Part Time hourly rate from $30.61 per hour + Super + .92 cents per km travelled while you work
• Receive up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax free through salary packaging benefits
• Be paid a full two days for 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 jsrecruitment@lwb.org.au    

Applications will be reviewed regularly.