Keysborough - Disabilty Support Worker

Help at Hand Support Services; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A disability support services provider in Melbourne is seeking experienced Disability Support Workers fluent in Vietnamese. You will provide person-centred support, assisting clients with daily activities. Ideal candidates must have a Cert III in Disability and a reliable vehicle. Positions are casual with a flexible schedule including shifts on weekends and public holidays.

Qualifications

• Must have own fully insured vehicle.
• International or current police check required.
• First aid/CPR certificates must be current.
• Must have a full and clean Australian driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to clients.
• Assist clients with daily activities and medical appointments.
• Maintain a calm and composed demeanor during crises.

Skills

Fluent in Vietnamese

Good written and verbal communication skills

Empathetic and proactive

Ability to self-supervise

Punctual and reliable

Education

Cert III in Disability or equivalent experience

Job description

Help at Hand Support Services is looking for experienced Disability Support Workers who are fluent in Vietnamese to join us and help make a difference to the lives of people with a disability.

You will be providing a person-centred approach and your daily routine will depend on the person you are supporting. Every day could be different for you; one day you might be assisting in taking a client out for a day at the beach or taking them to a movie or a game and so on. The next day may involve assisting the client to attend a medical appointment and keeping them company at their home with a cup of tea, this type of work is exciting and varied.

To be considered, you must have the following:

• MUST have your own fully insured and reliable vehicle
• International police check (if applicable) or Current police check (must be within 6 months from the date of application)
• Cert III in Disability or above or equivalent experience
• A current Working with children check
• First aid/CPR certificates (current)
• Full and clean Australian driver’s license
• Be punctual
• Be reliable and flexible
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Empathetic and proactive with a genuine interest to work in this field
• The ability to self-supervise and to remain calm and composed at times of crisis

In addition to the above list, you must have the right to live and work in Australia. If you find yourself meeting all the above eligibility requirements, we would like to hear from you. Please send your Resume and Cover Letter.

Job details:

• Work Remotely: No

Job Type: Casual
Salary: $32.56 – $42 per hour

Schedule:

• Afternoon shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• Public holidays
• Rotating roster
• Shift work
• Weekend availability