Aged Care Home & Community Assistant (Male) - In Home Support. Permanent Part Time- Hervey Bay & Surrounds

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 Male 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

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 Urangan, Pialba, Scarneess, Kawungan, Wondunna & surrounds.

This permanent part-time position requires a minimum commitment of 3 days per week, with flexible hours available, including options during school hours if needed. The role operates Monday to Friday, with no evenings, weekends, or sleepovers required.

Shifts are scheduled between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, with travel to various clients throughout the day. We are looking for candidates with a full, unrestricted Australian driver's license and a reliable vehicle.

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

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check.

Benefits

• An opportunity to make a meaningful, positive impact in the lives of elderly Australians within your local community
• Permanent part time rate from $31.64 per hour 
• 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 recruitment@lwb.org.au

Applications close at midnight on Sunday 12th January 2025