Community Connection currently employs close to 100 Lifestyle Assistants, each providing one-on-one support to an individual with a disability, and their family.
When a new individual and their family joins Community Connection, we assist in recruiting Lifestyle Assistants. When establishing a match between a Lifestyle Assistant and the individual, we encourage everyone to consider:
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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 as well as experience in using communication devices is highly desirable, however 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.
You will also need to have a smartphone (iPhone/Android) with capability to download a software application to accept and manage shifts.
The following attributes will be highly regarded: -
• Ability to work a minimum of 25 to 35 hours per week
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills
• A deep commitment to supporting people with disabilities to pursue their dreams
• An ability to connect people with their local communities
• Ability to exercise good judgment and respond appropriately to any behaviours of concern
• Experience in implementing healthy eating strategies.
• Track record of being highly reliable, punctual and flexible.
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).
Safety screening checks
Prospective candidates will need to undergo Criminal History Screening by applying a Form Y application.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please quote F90 in the subject line and email a recent resume with relevant cover letter to Peggy Campbell – pcampbell@communityconnection.org.au