Disability Support Worker/PCA

We Care Staffing Solutions; Shire of Yarra Ranges; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

We Care Staffing Solutions is seeking dedicated care professionals to provide in-home respite and personal care across Mount Evelyn, Dandenong, Healesville and surrounding suburbs in Victoria.

Shifts run 30 minutes to 2.5 hours, 8:30am–7:00pm, Monday to Sunday, with 2–3 days per week availability essential. You will work with 1–3 clients, performing meal prep, light cleaning and domestic duties while supporting independence.

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, reliable and 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

Disability care

Aged care

Individual support

Community services

First Aid/ CPR

Manual Handling

Driver's license

Reliable

Compassionate

Travel willingness

Education

Cert III in Individual Support (Disability)

Job description

Location: Mount Evelyn, Mount Dandenong, Warburton, Healesville 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 like routine and get comfort out of seeing the same people at the same time, so you will be assigned specific clients, and providing the services at the same time either on a weekly or fortnightly rotation. Reliability is KEY.

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.

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

If you are committed and enjoy the challenge of providing care to those in need,then this is the role for you!

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