Lifestyle Support Assistant / Community Care

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Detail information about job Lifestyle Support Assistant / Community Care. Terms and conditions vacancy

Envigor Home Care is looking for a dedicated and experienced Lifestyle Support Assistant to join our friendly team located at Seasons Aged Care Caloundra

To be successful in this role you must be flexible and prepared to work acrossshifts 7 days days a week and predominantly night shifts. 

If you are energetic, looking for a new challenge and have sincere empathy for working with older people and supporting them to remain in their own homes.

This position is a casual position and hours negotiable.  By becoming part of our team, you will enjoy the benefits of Envigors' own Home Care Enterprise Agreement.

Successful Applicants will:

• Be part of a supportive and caring team
• Have flexibility around rosters including weekend and over night shifts
• Be committed to professional development
• Have opportunities for advancement

Selection Criteria

You must hold;

• Current National Police Check / Yellow Card
• Certificate III or IV in Aged Care or Certificate III in Home and Community Care or Certificate III in Disability
• Current First Aid and CPR certificate
• Current Drivers License with own fully insured vehicle
• Current Manual Handling Certificate (highly desirable)
• Current Medication Competency (highly desirable)
• Community Care experience 
• Demonstrated ability to embrace the philosophy of aged care that promotes dignity, independence and advocacy
• Empathy for and desire to work with the aged
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Application instructions Applicants are requested to apply online. When completing the application process, please ensure that your cover letter and resume attachments are either in Microsoft Word or PDF file format. For more information about Envigor log onto: www.envigor.com.au.

Due to the high number of applicants only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

You will be asked the following questions when you apply:

• Do you own or have regular access to a car?
• Do you have a current Police Check/ Yellow Card for employment?
• Do you have a current First Aid and CPR qualification?
• Are you eligible to work in Australia?
• Do you have a current car driver's license and fully insured vehicle?

Recruitment Agencies or Third Party Applications will not be considered.

Applications received without a current resume, cover letter and two contactable referees will not be considered for the role.

Previous applicants need not apply.