Compassionate Aged & Disabled Carer — In-Home Support

Hikma House; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

ONCALL Group Australia is expanding its In Home Services team in the North West suburbs of Melbourne and is seeking experienced Disability Support Workers to join ONCALL and provide the best possible supports to our clients.

These shifts involve supporting clients at home and in the community to help them live as independently as possible, including personal care, meal preparation, medication assistance, and daily routines. 2-hour shifts offer flexible options to fit your lifestyle.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar Disability Support Worker role.
• Recognised relevant qualifications.
• Excellent communication and strong administrative skills.
• Caring, compassionate and positive attitude.
• A registered, insured car and driver's licence.
• Current training certificates in First Aid, CPR, Manual Handling and Medication.
• All applicants must have the relevant mandatory screening clearances and pre-employment training modules and induction sessions.

Responsibilities

• Support our clients at home and in the community to promote independence.
• Assist with personal care, meals, daily routines and household tasks.
• Administer medications as directed and support with safety.
• Facilitate community access and daily living activities.

Skills

Disability support

Communication skills

Administration

First Aid

CPR

Manual handling

Medication administration

Driver's license

Job description

In-Home Disability Support Worker - Melbourne North West

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Job Description

ONCALL Group Australia is a leading provider in Disability and Community Support Services. Our vision is to be nationally recognised as the leading integrated community service provider, empowering people to live their best lives.

We are expanding our In Home Services team in the North West suburbs of Melbourne and looking for additional experienced Disability Support Workers to join ONCALL and provide the best possible supports to our clients.

What's in it for me?

• The chance to join a leading disability and community service provider
• Work close to home in the North West suburbs
• Short shifts available to fit in with your lifestyle

How will I help?

These shifts will involve supporting our clients by providing daily assistance in their home and/or out in the community, allowing them to live as independently as possible. This can include support with personal care, administration of medication, meal preparation, manual handling, daily routines, achieving goals, community access and support with household tasks.

What do I need?

• Proven experience in a similar Disability Support Worker role
• Recognised relevant qualifications
• Excellent communication and strong administrative skills
• Caring, compassionate and positive attitude
• A registered, insured car and driver's licence
• Current training certificates in First Aid, CPR, Manual Handing and Medication

The following would also be highly valued:

• Willingness to work 2-hour shifts
• Availability to work early mornings
• Experience in manual handling and supporting people with spinal cord injuries
• Experience working with younger people who have experienced trauma
• Experience working with people with mental ill health or psychosocial disability
• Experience in working with people who have profound autism

All applicants must have the relevant mandatory screening clearances, hold relevant industry standard training certificates and qualifications and be willing to complete all required pre-employment training modules and induction sessions.

ONCALL Group Australia is committed to child safety, safeguarding and zero tolerance. We take seriously our responsibility to ensure the safety and well‑being of all children, young people and adults we support. All applicants and employees must undergo mandatory screening checks. Only applicants with Australian Working Rights should apply. Indigenous Australians and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.