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Female Aged Care Home & Community Assistant. Casual - East MelbourneApply now Job no: 504603Employment type: CasualLocation: MelbourneCategories: Aged CareAbout the organisationEnhance the lives of older Australians by joining the Life Without Barriers team. Guided by every clients 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 roleWe are seeking Female Aged Care Home and Community Assistants to support our Aged Care clients to remain living independently in their own homes through the provision of basic domestic assistance and personal care across suburbs of East Melbourne including Diamond Creek, Kilsyth, Ringwood, Wantirna and surrounds.You will help our clients remain living independently at home between the hours of 8.30am and 5pm on weekdays, assisting various clients throughout the day. Travel will be required across suburbs of East Melbourne between clients, with a mileage allowance provided.The successful candidate will have availability for casual shifts across 3 weekdays, hold a certificate III in Individual support or similar and be experienced and confident in providing personal care.Life Without Barriers considers gender a genuine occupational qualification for this position under Section 26 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 VIC.Key ResponsibilitiesDomestic assistance such as meal preparation and light cleaningPersonal Care including grooming and showeringCommunity access to medical appointments and social activitiesAssistance with tasks and routines outlined by an approved medical professionalBuild rapport and collaborate effectively with clients to establish positive relationshipsSkills & ExperienceA current First Aid Certificate and CPR CertificationAn Australian Drivers Licence and ownership of a registered vehicle with comprehensive car insuranceCertificate III in Individual Support or other relevant qualificationExperience and confidence in providing personal careStrong communication skills with the ability to build and maintain positive relationshipsPassionate about making a positive impact in our ageing communitySuccessful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and Working with Children Check (where relevant to the role).An opportunity to make a meaningful, positive impact in the lives of elderly Australians within your local communityGet reimbursed .99 cents per kilometre travelled while you workCasual rate from $39.55 per hourAccess to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a choice of gyms and pools across your area)Access to discounts and benefits at selected retail outlets, cinemas, restaurants and moreHow to ApplyInclude your resume and covering letter in one document, click Apply and follow the prompts.Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visitfor information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.For any other enquiries, contactlisa.hurd@lwb.org.au .Applications close midnight on Sunday 11th May 2025Advertised: 02 May 2025 AUS Eastern Standard TimeApplications close: 11 May 2025 23:55 AUS Eastern Standard Time #J-18808-Ljbffr