Flexible Hours Personal Assistant & Mobility Support

ILA Self Directed Support Forth Valley; City Of Stirling; On-site; AUD 29,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

ILA Self Directed Support Forth Valley in Stirling is seeking a Care Worker / Personal Assistant to support a wheelchair user in leading an active, engaged life in the local community. The role focuses on accompanying to activities and outings, with pre-departure preparation and post-excursion settling back in, including some in-house physio.

Typical duties include mobility assistance, swimming support, personal care while out and about, and helping with physiotherapy exercises during outings

Responsibilities

• Supporting the client to access and participate in community activities
• Wheelchair handling, including pushing and assisting with multiple transfers in and out of the car
• Providing support for employer to go swimming (incl transferring in and out of the pool)
• Assisting with aspects of personal care related to going swimming and providing support using public toilets
• Assisting the supported person with physiotherapy exercises during outings and at home
• Support communication such as interpreting sounds or conversations the client may miss
• Assisting and accompanying the supported person to attend medical appointments
• Any other duties commensurate with the role of Care Worker / Personal Assistant

Job description

ILA Self Directed Support Forth Valley in Stirling is seeking a Care Worker / Personal Assistant to support a wheelchair user in leading an active, engaged life in the local community. The role focuses on accompanying to activities and outings, with pre-departure preparation and post-excursion settling back in, including some in-house physio.

Typical duties include mobility assistance, swimming support, personal care while out and about, and helping with physiotherapy exercises during outings