Disability Support Worker | Sleepover Shifts

Uconnex Community Services; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates

Paid training

Onsite orientation

Ongoing training opportunities

Management support

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Uconnex Community Services in Melbourne is seeking experienced Female Disability Support Workers to join a casual, 24/7 disability support roster. The role focuses on person-centred care, including personal care, mobility assistance and overnight support as required.

You will work with a consistent team, follow individual support plans and maintain progress notes while promoting independence and wellbeing for participants in the Melbourne region.

Qualifications

• Experience in disability support or related care environment is required.
• Personal care and mobility support experience preferred.
• Knowledge of manual handling and falls prevention.
• Ability to work sleepover shifts and overnight support when needed.
• Strong communication, patience and compassionate approach.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and daily living activities.
• Provide mobility assistance and safe transfers (wheelchair).
• Follow manual handling procedures and falls prevention strategies.
• Provide emotional support to promote independence, dignity and wellbeing.
• Provide overnight support during sleepover shifts as scheduled.
• Assist with medication support per individual plans and training.
• Maintain a clean, safe living environment and household tasks.
• Maintain accurate progress notes and incident reports.
• Collaborate with Case Manager and Service Coordinator as part of the team.

Skills

Personal care

Mobility assistance

Wheelchair transfers

Manual handling

Sleepover shifts

Communication

Compassionate approach

Job description

Uconnex Community Services in Melbourne is seeking experienced Female Disability Support Workers to join a casual, 24/7 disability support roster. The role focuses on person-centred care, including personal care, mobility assistance and overnight support as required.

You will work with a consistent team, follow individual support plans and maintain progress notes while promoting independence and wellbeing for participants in the Melbourne region.