Disability Support Worker/PCA

We Care Staffing Solutions; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

We Care Staffing Solutions is seeking a casual Disability Support Worker / Domestic Assistant to support clients in Dromana and surrounding suburbs. You will provide domestic assistance and personal care during visits, typically 30 minutes to 2.5 hours, with 1-3 clients per shift.

Shift times are 8:30am to 7:00pm, Monday to Sunday, with availability required at least two to three days a week. A valid Cert III in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent, First Aid/CPR, Police Check, NDIS

Qualifications

• Minimum Cert III in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent.
• Experienced in Disability, Aged Care, Individual Support or Community Services.
• Current First Aid / CPR and Manual Handling.
• Current Police Check (or willingness to obtain).
• NDIS Screening Check.
• Working With Children Check (WWCC).
• Driver's license and reliable vehicle (preferred).
• Compassionate, reliability and a committed to person-centered care.
• Required to travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide In home respite service and personal care (showering, dressing, grooming)
• Assist with meal preparation and light domestic tasks
• Support with community access and social activities
• Promote independence and skill-building
• Follow individual care plans and maintain accurate documentation

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Person-centered care

First Aid / CPR

Manual Handling

NDIS Screening

Police Check

WWCC

Driver's license

Willing to travel

Education

Cert III in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent

Job description

Role: Disability Support Worker/Domestic Assistant

Location: Dromana and surrounding suburbs

Position: Casual

About Us:

We Care Staffing is a leading Health Care Organization providing care professionals to individuals and health care organizations in Victoria, ACT, NSW and QLD.

Our focus is on supporting those in need to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want.

About the Role:

This is an ideal role for those wanting a little extra income or side hustle and helping the community out at the same time. You will be working regularly with 1-3 clients, in their homes, from 30min to 2.5hrs per visit, providing domestic assistance, completing duties such as:

• Meal preparation (not complete food service)
• Vacuuming and Mopping
• Light house cleaning
• Dishwashing
• Clothes and linen, washing and ironing
• Bed making.
• Internal window cleaning
• Unaccompanied shopping& bill paying

Clients prefer their services between the hours of 8:30am - 7:00pm Monday to Sunday, so the successful applicant must be available to pick up shifts during those hours. For flexibility, you must be available at least two to three days a week.

Reliability is KEY.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide In home respite service and personal care (showering, dressing, grooming)
• Assist with meal preparation and light domestic tasks
• Support with community access and social activities
• Promote independence and skill-building
• Follow individual care plans and maintain accurate documentation

About You:

• Minimum Cert III in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent
• Experienced in Disability, Aged Care, Individual Support or Community Services
• Current First Aid / CPR and Manual Handling
• Current Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
• NDIS Screening Check
• Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• Driver's license and reliable vehicle (preferred)
• Compassionate, reliability and a committed to person-centered care
• Required to travel

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