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Community Connection

4 weeks ago

Lifestyle Assistant Position/s in Townsville

Community Connection is a well established Not For Profit Service that provides support to people with a disability in the Townsville Region.
We currently require a motivated and committed Lifestyle Assistant to assist people in their home and in the community. We have two different positions on offer at this time; one being part time and the other a casual position.


Position F90: Part Time Lifestyle Assistant Vacancy

Community Connection has a new person starting to receive our service and subsequently we have an opportunity for a part-time Lifestyle Assistant. The successful candidate will need to be friendly, reliable and able to work autonomously in the community to support this man.

About the Role

The purpose of the Lifestyle Assistant role is to work closely with the person we support and their Lifestyle Coordinator to promote the dignity, independence, choices, opportunities, rights and responsibilities of the person. This is achieved by extending the person’s skills and networks within the community and being an appropriate role model through ensuring a positive image of the person within his community.

An understanding of supporting a person with complex and challenging behaviour is required however previous experience is not essential.

To be considered you must hold a current OPEN driver's license and have access to your own reliable, air-conditioned and insured vehicle. Mileage is payable with fortnightly timesheet reimbursement.

The following attributes will be highly regarded: -

Ability to work a minimum of 20 hours per week including a combination of day, afternoon/sleepover, and weekend shifts.Strong literacy and numeracy skillsA deep commitment to supporting people with disabilities to pursue their dreamsAn ability to connect people with their local communitiesAbility to exercise good judgement and respond appropriately to any behaviours of concernExperience in implementing healthy eating strategies.Track record of being highly reliable, punctual and flexible.Ability to remain calm in highly stressful situationsAttention to detail



Position F23: Casual Lifestyle Assistant Vacancy

Community Connection has a casual vacancy to support a man to live independently in his own home. This person will require assistance with all aspects of daily living including meal preparation, domestic support, personal care and creating opportunities for real community inclusion.

Flexible hours and must be available to work sleepover shifts.

To be considered you must hold a current OPEN driver's license and own reliable transport to get to work (this man has his own car for community access which is driven by his support team).

SALARY:

Salary is based on the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 Level 3.1 of the Home Care Division. Generous salary sacrifice benefits on offer after 3 months of employment (to increase take home pay).

BLUE AND YELLOW CARD APPLICATION:

Prospective candidates will need to undergo Criminal History Screening by completing a Form Y application.

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply for this position, an application form can be collected at 5 Castlemaine Street, Kirwan or email a recent resume to - pcampbell@communityconnection.org.au and an application form will be sent to you.



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