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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Are you the right match for one of the positions below? We are currently hiring for a number of positions that need to be filled ASAP. All Support Staff at Community Connection are employed on a 'casual' basis. This means there are regular hours per week however not full time hours - ideally this is suited for someone who is seeking a supplementary income.
If you are very motivated and you believe that every person deserves to have the best life possible regardless of their abilities, then please read on. All applicants must have their own car and an open driver's license. A current police check is a requirement for all successful candidates.
Lifestyle Assistants at Community Connection, only work for the one person; this means that candidates would only apply for the one position as the recruitment process is highly focused on the right match between the Lifestyle Assistant and the person receiving support.
Position F83
Monday: 2PM – 6PM
Tuesday: 3PM – 6PM
Wednesday: 2PM – 6PM
Saturday: 3 PM – 6PM
Sunday: 4PM – 6PM
16 hrs. per week 32 fortnight
Gross fortnightly wage- $908.64
This position involves support to a 23 year old person with Autism who does not communicate verbally. The successful candidate will assist with community inclusion and exploring opportunities for the person to have a life is inclusive and driven by the individual's unique choices. Must be willing to assist the person to try new things and have a great amount of patience. Ability to provide personal care and help with cooking and domestic needs is a core part of this role.
Position F28
Hours of Work are:
Monday 1:30pm to 4:30pm (3hrs)
Tuesday 3:30pm to 5:00pm (1.5hrs)
Wednesday 2:30 to 5:00pm (2.5hrs)
Saturday 12.00 noon to 5:00pm (4hrs)
Your gross fortnightly wage would be $615.44 for work that is 11 hours per week.
The position involves support to a 41 year old person with a disability to assist with access in the Townsville community. The person lives in a remote area south of Townsville therefore all supports would be provided in Townsville and preferably the successful applicant's home. The weekly routine would include swimming and attending appointments plus broadening opportunities f to have the best life possible. To be successful for this position the candidate must have excellent people skills. an extremely positive attitude and be able to assist with all aspects of personal care.
Position F78
Monday 1.00 pm – 4.00 pm = 3 hrs at $26.61 = $79.83
Wednesday 1.00 pm – 4.00 pm = 3 hrs at $26.61 = $79.83
Weekly wage for 6 hrs is $159.66
Working with a 15 year old on the Autism Spectrum to help with life skills and preparation for leaving school and finding work
Teaching and mentoring
Safety in the community
Using a phone
Catching a bus
Banking and finances
Shopping
Work concepts including preparing a CV, interview techniques
Role modelling in the community
Position 67
Monday 2 hrs at $26.08 = $52.16
Friday 2 hrs at $26.08 = $52.16
Weekly wage for 4 hrs is $104.32
Working with a lovely mature gentleman who communicates non verbally and is in a wheelchair to help with cleaning of his unit (including birds and bird cages,) life skills, appointment making, shopping, social interactions, etc.
Must understand and be able to handle birds
Patient and kind
Have a great personality
Gardener
Cooking skills
Organised
Communication skills
Applying for a position
To apply for one of these positions, the applicant must provide 2 x work related referees. Successful applicants must also be open to a criminal history check by means of obtaining a 'Yellow Positive Notice Card' and have an OPEN driver's license with their own reliable car. Please ensure that you quote the position reference number in the subject line. Email your resume to: pcampbell@communityconnection.org.au
Community Connection is pleased to welcome Margaret Shears who today joined us as the new Supports Coordinator. As some of you may know, Margaret brings with her a over a decade of experience working in the Townsville disability sector and we trust that Margaret will enjoy being a part of the Community Connection family.