Domestic Assistance Worker (cleaners)

About the Organisation Life 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, refugees and asylum seekers.   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 Role As a Domestic Assistance Worker/Cleaner at Life Without Barriers in Canberra, you will have the opportunity to support people within your community continue to remain living independently through provision of domestic assistance/cleaning duties. You will be supporting our Aged Care clients who live in their own homes, so you will be required to travel throughout the day to complete your shifts.If you have experience as a cleaner and are looking for more meaningful work, or are currently studying and looking for a foot in the door within Community Services, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.We have multiple Casual and Part Time opportunities available for an ASAP start. You will be rostered around your availability, with most shifts taking place between 7am-8pm Monday to Friday. You will be reimbursed for kilometres travelled during your workday.BenefitsMeaningful work opportunity at one of Australia’s leading Social Purpose OrganisationsClaim up to $15,900 in Salary Packaging Benefits and Car Leasing options through MaxxiaAccess to discounts and benefits at selected retail outlets such as department stores, attractions, travel, cinemas, restaurants and MOREOn-going career and development opportunitiesKey ResponsibilitiesDomestic duties which may include (but not limited to): vacuuming, mopping, washing dishes, cleaning surfaces, emptying bins, gardening duties, washing/ironing of linen and clothingSupporting clients in preparation of meals and obtaining groceriesAssisting clients in payment of bills and organising appointmentsBe aware of safety issues and report hazards in the working environmentEstablish a rapport with clients and their support network to achieve positive outcomes through their care planObserve and report any changes in client health or behaviours of concernApply and uphold the principles of a respectful, safe and inclusive workplaceSkills & ExperienceAn unrestricted Australian Driver’s LicenceYour own reliable vehicle for work and a working smartphone to record client notesExcellent organisational skills, hygiene practices and problem-solving abilitiesWillingness to obtain a Certificate in Aged Care, Disability, or Individual SupportStrong communication skills with the ability to build and maintain positive relationshipsThe confidence to maintain service user privacy and confidentialitySuccessful candidates will be required to clear relevant state-based probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and the ACT Working With Vulnerable People Card.How to ApplyInclude your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. For any enquiries including persons with disability that require adjustments, contact Brooke Niass at [email protected] are dedicated to playing our part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and bring continuity of care and support to our clients. With this in mind, if you are successful, we will discuss with you an alternative to a face to face interview. Applications close at midnight on Friday 9th April 2021 (AEST).Life Without Barriers supports the Royal Commission into violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation of people with disability. We believe people with disability need to be heard and for these experiences to influence how support services like ours are delivered. View our statement here (https://bit.ly/2GzZGWA) LGBTI Jobs is Australia’s national job board dedicated to assisting Lesbian, Gay, Transgender, Transexual graduates and jobseekers connect with organisations actively engaged in LGBTI inclusion initiatives.