Disability Support worker

seek.com.au; Bendigo; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

seek.com.au in Bendigo, Victoria, is seeking a kind, patient support worker to help a man with complex support needs live his best life at home and in the community.

The role is casual, with a weekly sleepover and weekend day shifts, shadow shifts for training, and occasional short-notice cover. Duties include personal care, household tasks, community support, driving, behaviour support and pet care.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in disability or equivalent.
• Current First Aid Level 2 & up to date CPR.
• Clear National Police Certificate.
• Experience in disability support or community services is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assistance with personal care.
• Household tasks including meal preparation.
• Support in the community and social activities.
• Transport the client in his car.
• Behaviour support as needed.
• Pet care assistance.

Skills

Personal care

Household tasks

Community support

Driving

Behaviour support

Pet care

Education

Certificate IV in disability or equivalent

Job description

We have a vacancy for someone who can make things happen to join a team of fabulous people (and a friendly companion dog). You will be directly employed by a man with complex support needs to support him to live the best possible life in his own home and in the community.

Employment will be on a casual basis, initially including:

• One sleepover per week and weekend day shifts (penalty rates apply).
• Shadow shifts to train you in his individual support needs
• Covering occasional shifts resulting from staff absences. These may be day sessions or sleepover shifts and may be offered at short notice.

What you'll be doing

This a challenging but rewarding role that involves a range of duties including:

• Personal Care
• Household tasks (includes preparing meals)
• Support in the community
• Driving the supported person in his car
• Behaviour support
• Assistance with pet care.

What we're looking for

You will be a kind, patient, confident, experienced person who will be a good fit in a person-centred team and bring your own interests, enthusiasms and willingness to listen and learn into the mix. You'll have the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within the team.

You may have previous experience in a similar disability support or community services role.

Certificate IV in disability or equivalent.

Current First Aid Level 2 & up to date CPR

Clear National Police Certificate

What we offer

We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment, above award pay rates and opportunities for ongoing training and development. We offer flexible hours around your other commitments and varied opportunities for community engagement with the person we support.

About us

We're a family managed team employed directly by the person we support. We have a strong focus on person-centred care, working collaboratively to empower him to live his best life.