Box Hill South - Female Disability Support Worker

Help At Hand Support Services; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

Help at Hand Support Services in Box Hill South, VIC, is seeking a Female Disability Support Worker for casual/temporary shifts. You will support a person-centred lifestyle, assisting with daily activities, outings to beach or cinema, medical appointments, and companionship at home.

To be considered you must have your own vehicle, valid police check within 6 months, Cert III in Disability or higher, Working with Children Check, First Aid/CPR, a full Australian driver's license, punctuality,

Qualifications

• Must have own insured, reliable vehicle.
• International or current police check within 6 months.
• Cert III in Disability or above or equivalent experience.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• First aid/CPR certificates current.
• Full and clean Australian driver’s licence.
• Punctual, reliable and flexible.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Empathetic and proactive with a genuine interest in this field.
• Ability to self-supervise and stay calm in crises.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support; daily routines vary by client.
• Assist with outings to beach, cinema, or events.
• Support medical appointments and provide companionship at home.

Skills

Communication

Punctual

Reliability

Flexibility

Empathy

Education

Certificate III in Disability

Working with Children Check

Job description

Box Hill South - Female Disability Support Worker

Help at Hand Support Services – Box Hill South VIC

Casual/Temporary

Help at Hand Support Services, is looking for experienced Disability Support Workers who would like to join us and help make a difference to the lives of people with a disability.

You will be providing a person-centred approach and your daily routine will depend on the person you are supporting. Every day could be different for you; one day you might be assisting in taking a client out for a day at the beach or taking them to a movie or a game and so on. The next day may involve assisting the client to attend a medical appointment and keeping them company at their home with a cup of tea, this type of work is exciting and varied.

You must have the following in order to be considered:

• Must have your own a fully insured and reliable vehicle
• International police check (if applicable) or Current police check (must be within 6 months from the date of application)
• Cert iii in Disability or above or equivalent experience
• A current Working with children check
• First aid/CPR certificates (current)
• Full and clean Australian driver’s license
• Be punctual
• Be reliable and flexible
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Empathetic and proactive with a genuine interest to work in this field
• The ability to self-supervise and to remain calm and composed at times of crisis

Help at Hand Support Services, is looking for experienced Disability Support Workers who would like to join us and help make a difference to the lives of people with a disability.

You will be providing a person-centred approach and your daily routine will depend on the person you are supporting. Every day could be different for you; one day you might be assisting in taking a client out for a day at the beach or taking them to a movie or a game and so on. The next day may involve assisting the client to attend a medical appointment and keeping them company at their home with a cup of tea, this type of work is exciting and varied.

You must have the following in order to be considered:

• Must have your own a fully insured and reliable vehicle
• International police check (if applicable) or Current police check (must be within 6 months from the date of application)
• Cert iii in Disability or above or equivalent experience
• A current Working with children check
• First aid/CPR certificates (current)
• Full and clean Australian driver’s license
• Be punctual
• Be reliable and flexible
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Empathetic and proactive with a genuine interest to work in this field
• The ability to self-supervise and to remain calm and composed at times of crisis

In addition to the above list, you must have the right to live and work in Australia.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Casual

Salary: $34.10 – $44 per hour

Schedule:

• Afternoon shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• Public holidays
• Rotating roster
• Shift work
• Weekend availability