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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Community Connection is hosting an event at 10am next Thursday the 11th of October to support Safe Work Month. The event demonstrates our ongoing commitment to improving work health and safety, and help build a positive safety culture.
It is an opportunity to:
encourage employees to speak up about safety concerns
provide an open forum for new ideas to help reduce injuries
talk with new employees and less experienced Lifestyle Assistants about the importance of health and safety and workplace inductions
and lastly but not least to promote employee health and well-being.
Morning Tea will be supplied and we would love to see many of our Lifestyle Assistants participate in this important event.
To register, please email Ms Peggy Campbell at the address below or phone our office on 47796500
pcampbell@communityconnection.org.au
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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