Disability Support Worker - Highgate

Wellington Shire Council; City Of Vincent; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Regular shifts

Training provided

Above award wages

Job summary

McArthur Community Care is seeking compassionate and reliable support workers to assist a female client living with Multiple Sclerosis and quadriplegia. Roles include ongoing passive overnight shifts with 8 hours of passive supports and at least 4 hours of active support, in her own home.

You will provide dedicated, personalised and flexible support to help the client live independently, safely and comfortably in the community. Training is provided for successful applicants.

Qualifications

• Engaging person-centred approach to in-home support with excellent listening skills and a professional demeanor.
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills.
• Positive, engaging and respectful manner.
• Genuine desire to influence the lives of people with a disability.
• Proven experience collaborating with people with high complex care needs.

Responsibilities

• Support our client in her home where 24-hour support is provided by a dedicated team.
• Assist with personal care including hygiene, transfers, continence, grooming, etc.
• Work within a highly dedicated team of workers.

Skills

Person-centred approach

Excellent communication

Positive, engaging and respectful

Desire to influence lives

Experience with high complex care

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support / Diploma in Nursing

Job description

SA Community Care and Disability Contract(Part Time)

Are you a professional, dedicated and experienced worker passionate about person-centred care?

• Respected Disability Provider
• Supportive & knowledgeable team
• Regular and ongoing shifts

About you and our client

Are you client focused, professional and committed to supporting people living their best lives?

We are looking for compassionate and reliable support workers to join a team to assist our female client who lives with Multiple Sclerosis and Quadriplegia. The hours available are ongoing passive overnight shifts that include 8 hours of passive supports and at least 4 hours of active support

Above Award wages apply

We are seeking professional workers that have worked with and are confident with clients who live with Quadriplegia. McArthur Community Care, respect and value our workforce, by doing this, we are paying a considerable amount above the award.

You will be responsible for providing dedicated, individualised and flexible support services to assist our client to live independently, safely, and comfortably within the community.

Your role will include

• Supporting our client in her own home where she receives 24 hours support from a dedicated team of support workers
• Support with personal care - hygiene, transfers, continence, grooming, etc
• Working within a highly unwavering team of workers

Why Join the McArthur team?

• Opportunity to work for the leading disability support provider.
• An internal team with decades of skills and knowledge within the sector
• Attractive remuneration
• Flexible employment options and opportunities for progression
• Excellent Training by a highly qualified team of professionals
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• A supportive and caring team environment dedicated to making a difference in our client's lives.

Our Applicants will have

• An engaging Person-centred approach to in home support with exceptional listening skills and a highly professional approach to support work
• Effective communication and relationship building skills.
• A positive, engaging and respectful manner.
• A genuine desire to have influence in the lives of people with a disability.
• Proven experience in collaborating with people living with a disability that have high complex care needs.

Skills & Experience Required

• Certificate III in Individual Support or similar or Diploma of Nursing/Bachelor of Nursing.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children check.
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificates
• Valid unrestricted Driver's Licence, comprehensive car insurance and willing to transport clients.

Please note, there will be full support and training provided to the most suitable applicants.

Only those that are shortlisted will be contacted.