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As an Aged Care Home & Community Assistant, you will be providing personalised home care support to older Australians in Townsville and surroundsso they can continue living independently in their own homes. You will travel between clients homes, so a willingness to travel is essential (you will be reimbursed .99c per KM travelled while you are working).You will be providing support to individuals that have a range of health conditions including Dementia, Mental Health conditions, organ disease and individuals needing assistance with mobility.We have Permanent Part Time and Casual opportunities available with shifts between 7am and 7pm, Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work and no evening or overnight shifts. This is a great opportunity for someone that is looking to make a positive impact in their community, while developing their skills and building a career.Key ResponsibilitiesDomestic assistance such as light house cleaning and meal preparationPersonal care inclusive of showering, daily hygiene, monitoring of health and wellbeingCommunity access to medical appointments and social activitiesProvide support with daily tasks and routinesBuild positive relationships with clients and their familiesSkills & ExperienceAn Australian Drivers Licence and reliable vehicle with minimum third-party insurance.Strong communication skills with the ability to build and maintain positive relationshipsPassionate about making a positive impact in our ageing communityA 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.About 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.An opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of elderly AustraliansGet reimbursed .99 cents per kilometre travelled while you workPart Time hourly rate from $32.74 + SuperCasual hourly rate from $40.92 + SuperAccess to Fitness Passport a workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a choice of gyms and pools across your areaAccess 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. For any enquiries, please contact Rianne Gifford at [emailprotected]Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.Applications close at midnight on Tuesday 12th of August, 2025Unlock job insightsSalary match Number of applicants Skills matchCommunity Services & Development 5,001-10,000 employeesEstablished in 1994, Life Without Barriers is a not-for-profit organisation that delivers services in more than 300 communities across Australia. We believe in the rights of people and the importance of relationships. These foundations shape our unique approach to care and underpin our vision and values.Established in 1994, Life Without Barriers is a not-for-profit organisation that delivers services in more than 300 communities across Australia. We believe in the rights of people and the importance of relationships. These foundations shape our unique approach to care and underpin our vision and values.To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory.Researching careers? Find all the information and tips you need on career advice. #J-18808-Ljbffr