Aged Care Home & Community Assistant.
Casual - DandenongJob no: ******Employment type: CasualLocation: DandenongCategories: Aged CareLife Without Barriers is a leading social purpose, not for profit 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.Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable Australians with this unique opportunity to provide both corporate expertise and community support.
With a focus on people, not profit, Life Without Barriers' corporate services team partners with our direct support staff, clients, and their families to ensure we continue our mission to change lives for the better.
If a truly inclusive, collaborative, and fast-paced work environment sounds like your next career move, this is an opening not to be missed.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 RoleAs an Aged Care Home & Community Assistant, you'll provide personalised in-home support to older Australians throughout the Dandenong region, helping clients maintain their independence, wellbeing and connection to their community.You'll travel between clients' homes across Dandenong and surroundsmaking an unrestricted driver's licence and reliable vehicle essential.
You'll be reimbursed $1.05 per kilometre travelled while working.We have casual opportunities available, with shifts offered Monday to Friday during daytime hours.
No sleepovers,



overnight shifts or weekend work required.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide domestic assistance including cleaning, laundry, dishwashing, tidying and maintaining a protected home environmentSupport clients with personal care tasks such as showering, dressing, grooming and daily hygieneAssist with meal preparation, shopping and other everyday living activitiesTransport clients to medical appointments, social outings and community activitiesPromote independence, choice and dignity while building meaningful relationships with clients and their familiesMonitor client wellbeing and report any concerns to the care teamSkills & ExperienceCertificate III in Individual Support (Ageing), Home & Community Care or similar qualification, or relevant industry experiencePrevious experience supporting older people in a home care, community care or aged care settingExperience supporting clients living with dementia is highly regardedCurrent Australian Driver's Licence and a reliable, insured vehicleStrong communication and interpersonal skills with a genuine passion for helping othersCurrent First Aid and CPR Certificate, or willingness to obtainSuccessful candidates will be required to complete relevant pre-employment checks, including a National Criminal History Check and Aged Care Statutory Declaration.Make a genuine difference in the lives of older Australians within your local communityFlexible work arrangements to support work-life balanceTravel reimbursement of $1.05 per kilometre while workingCompetitive hourly rates plus access to salary packaging, helping you maximise your take-home payAccess to Fitness Passport, providing discounted entry to hundreds of gyms, pools and fitness facilitiesEmployee discounts on retail, entertainment, dining and lifestyle purchasesApplications will close at 11:55pm on Monday 16th November.Advertised: 06 Nov **** AUS Eastern Daylight TimeApplications close: 16 Nov *******:55 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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📌 Aged Care Home & Community Assistant. Casual - Dandenong (Victoria)
🏢 Life Without Barriers
📍 Victoria