Lalor- Disability Support Worker

Help at Hand Support Services; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 61,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate $34.10–$44.50

Job summary

Help at Hand Support Services in Melbourne is seeking experienced Disability Support Workers to join our casual pool. You will provide person-centred support, helping clients with daily routines, outings to the beach or cinema, and attending medical appointments.

A valid vehicle, police check, Cert III in Disability or higher, WWCC, current First Aid/CPR, full Australian driver’s license, and reliable, flexible, compassionate communication are required.

Qualifications

• Must have own fully insured vehicle.
• Cert III in Disability or higher or equivalent experience.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• First Aid/CPR certificates (current).
• Full Australian driver’s license.
• Be punctual, 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 in crisis.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support tailored to each client.
• Assist with daily routines and routine tasks.
• Engage in social outings (beach, cinema, games) as requested.
• Support attendance at medical appointments and accompany clients.
• Provide companionship and monitor wellbeing.

Skills

Empathetic & proactive

Communication skills

Punctuality

Reliability & flexibility

Crisis self-management

Education

Cert III in Disability or higher

Working with Children Check (WWCC)

First Aid/CPR (current)

Police check (international or current)

Tools

Vehicle: fully insured

Job description

Help at Hand Support Services - Melbourne VIC

Casual/Temporary

7d ago , from Help at Hand Support Services

Help at Hand Support Services, is looking for experienced Disability Support Workers who would like 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.

You must have the following in order to be considered:

• Must have your own a 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.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type:

Casual

Salary: $34.10 - $44.50 per hour

Schedule:

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

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