Casual Disability Support Worker - Geelong

Cerebral Palsy Support Network; Geelong; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

Cerebral Palsy Support Network in Geelong is seeking a Casual Disability Support Worker to provide in-home and community support to a client living with cerebral palsy. You will play a vital role in enabling independence and participation in daily activities.

The role involves personal care, light household tasks, and facilitating community participation using public transport or a modified vehicle. A genuine, patient, respectful approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, reliable and patient support worker with a female applicant.
• Experience supporting participants with mental health conditions is desirable.
• Experience with manual handling and hoisting.
• Able to support independence and community participation.
• Valid driver’s licence and own transport preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assistance with transfers using a ceiling hoist.
• Support community access and transport by bus, taxi or modified vehicle.
• Assist with meal preparation and light household tasks.
• Support participation in hobbies and community activities.
• Maintain a respectful, patient, person-centred approach.

Skills

Female

Age 25+

Manual handling

Hoisting

Community access

Patient & respectful

Job description

Casual Disability Support Worker - Geelong

Cerebral Palsy Support Network – Geelong VIC

CPSN exists tosupport and empowerpeople living with CP and other complex disabilities by providingtailored in-home and independent living support services.

As anot-for-profit organisation, we reinvest in initiatives that advance the rights and opportunities of those we serve. We are a passionate and committed group of people working closely to remain a trusted provider of providing high quality support, information and services to people with cerebral palsy and other complex disabilities, and their families for over 25 years.

Being a CPSN Support Worker

At CPSN you're never just filling a shift or a role, you are part of the reason someone's life is better. The work we do matters and it takes dedication and commitment to make that difference. Just as our people contribute so much to the lives of others, we believe they deserve an organisation that gives back: real connection, real development and real support from real people who encourage you to do your best work, feel valued for the difference you make and recognise the positive impact you have on someone's life.

About you

Compassionate and reliable FEMALE Support Worker who is 25 years or older

Demonstrable experience and confidence in ability to support participants with mental health conditions

Demonstrable experience with manual handling and hoisting

Patient, respectful and proactive approach

Able to support someone to maintain their independence, pursue their interests and participate in the community via public transport of their modified vehicle

About our client:

Our client lives in her own home in Geelong and enjoys a range of hobbies and interests, including LEGO, craft, fishing, tennis and bocci. She is also a passionate Geelong Football Club supporter and enjoys attending football matches and being involved in her local community.

The Support You’ll Provide

The role involves supporting the client with a combination of personal care, household tasks and community participation, including:

Providing personal care and assistance with transfers using a ceiling hoist

Supporting community access, including travel by bus, taxi or clients modified vehicle

Preparing and cooking evening meals

Assisting with laundry, including washing and hanging clothes on the line or clothes hoist

Supporting general household tasks such as cleaning floors and maintaining a comfortable home environment.

Supporting participation in hobbies, community activities and interests.

We’re looking for someone who is reliable, respectful, patient with a person-centred focus, and who understands that great support is about enabling independence, choice and participation not simply completing tasks for someone.

Example Shifts – to be confirmed post successful interview and meet with client

Friday weekly - 9am to 3pm
Tuesday nights weekly - 6pm to 7am - Sleepover
Every Wednesday - 8am to 4pm
Every Second Sunday - 9am to 3pm
Every Second Saturday - 9am to 3pm

Employment Type

Casual position

Pay rate from $45.28 per hour plus applicable penalties and allowances + super + salary sacrifice (optional)

NDIS Worker Screening Check

Current First Aid & CPR (Aus RTO issued)

Valid driver's licence

Full Australian working rights