Narre Warren- Disability Support Worker

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

Job summary

Help at Hand Support Services in Melbourne is seeking experienced Disability Support Workers to join our team. You will provide person-centred support, assisting clients with daily activities and community outings, from going to the beach to attending appointments.

Responsibilities vary daily; you may accompany clients to medical visits, provide companionship at home, and help maintain safety and wellbeing during shifts.

Qualifications

• Provide person-centred support to clients with disability.
• Assist with daily living tasks and community outings.
• Maintain clear communication with clients and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Accompany clients to appointments, outings, and community activities.
• Provide companionship and social support at home or in the community.
• Support safety and wellbeing during all shifts.

Skills

Vehicle ownership

Police check

First aid/CPR

Working with children check

Australian driver’s license

Punctual

Reliable

Flexible

Communication skills

Empathy

Calm under pressure

Education

Cert III Disability

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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