In-home Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Just for u Care Full time

A Support Worker is responsible for providing a range of services/supports, within their scope of practice, and as directed by the Rostering Coordinators.

The services/supports may be provided in the client home and or in the community.

Scope:

***: The Support Worker is required to provide services/supports in a respectful manner and encourage each client to participate in making decisions. Each client is to be treated with respect and enabled to be as independent as they want to be.

Appointment:

***: Support Workers are employed on a casual basis.

Reporting To:

***: Director/Operations Manager.

Position Requirements:

Essential:

  • Satisfactory Criminal Record Check (may be required annually).
  • Current First Aid Certificate.
  • Current CPR.
  • NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (when applicable).
  • WWCC (when applicable).
  • Completion of the Disability Worker (NDIS Code of Conduct) Module.
  • Minimum qualifications for Support Workers (excluding those employed for domestic cleaning) is Cert III, e

g:
Cert III Individual Support, Aged Care, Community Care or Disability Care. NOTE - the Director may waive this requirement on a case by case basis.

  • Manual Handling.

Desirable:

  • Experience in the provision of care and services to older and/or people with a disability.
  • Understanding of OH&S.
  • Effective communication skills.
  • Second language.


 Current drivers Licence
  • Victorian.
  • Reliable motor vehicle that is registered and fully comprehensively insured.

Physical Requirements For The Role:

***: (This list may not reflect all physical requirements)

  • Driving for periods of time upwards of 30 minutes at a time.
  • Operating a range of equipment, including but not limited to: vacuum cleaner, mop/bucket, wheelchairs, wheelie walkers, lifting devices such as standing machines and sling hoists (individual training may be required). This may involve lifting of limbs to position sling.
  • Assisting clients in and out of vehicle.
  • Assistance with showering, drying and dressing.
  • Preparing meals for clients.
  • Making beds (usually standard beds; not height adjustable).

Critical Work Demands

Continuous 100%-67%

Frequencey 66%-33%
Sitting-driving

  • No
YesStanding/walking up to 5 metres

  • Yes
NoWalking more than 5 metres

  • Yes
NoFull body activity to push, pull manoeuvre

  • No
YesLifting/carrying item over 5kg

  • No
YesLifting/carrying item less that 5kg

  • No
YesMoving wheelchairs, table & miscellaneous furniture

  • No
YesRepetitive bilateral upper limb movement

  • Yes
NoForward bilateral reach

  • No
YesForward bending and stooping

  • No
YesSquatting, crouching, kneeling

  • No
YesWhy Work With Us?


When you join Just For U Care, you are joining a tight-knit team of passionate and supportive care specialists making a difference to the lives of their clients and local community.

As a member of our team, you will also benefit from:

Flexible Hours:

As a casual employee, you can choose the hours and days of the week that you work.

No Minimum Commitment:

You choose how often you want to work. Work as little as 2 hours per week and up to 38 hours per week.

Online Training:

We offer online modules for extra training which can be completed when and where it suits you.

Great Pay:

We offer a fair wage under the SCHADS modern day award.

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