Lifestyle Support Assistant

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At Envigor we truly believe that "every moment has potential" to ensure that our clients live, and age well in their own homes.We have over 10 years' experience as an approved provider in Home Care, Veteran's Community Nursing (DVA) and Disability Support (NDIS) specialising in older clients.

You may have seen our ads before. We are rapidly growing in the community home care sector andthat's why we are always looking for people to join our team,people who are passionate about upholding our organisational values:

Integrity – Caring – Family – Team

Your Role

You will be committed in supporting our clients to live and age well in their own home. While no two days are the same, some of the key factors in your workday may include:

• Personal Care: showering, dressing, medication, continence care
• Domestic assistance: Meal preparation, laundry, light household cleaning
• Social Support/Transportation: travelling to medical appointments, community access, providing companionship
• Assisting with aids: frames, wheelchairs, hoists, slide sheets, hearing aids, etc
• Monitoring the overall wellbeing of clients, recognising and reporting change with a client appropriately

Why Envigor?

We believe that our team are our biggest asset and that's why we want to invest in you with:

• Paid orientation/training/buddy shifts in a nurturing environment
• Employee Assistance Program – free professional & confidential counselling sessions
• Uniform Allowance with annual top up
• Work-life balance - you can't look after other's if you don't have the time to look after yourself
• Full-time contracts available with 5 weeks annual leave (accrued pro-rata for Permanent Part Time)
• Optional Pathways Program: a roadmap for learning and development with access to our online learning platform that includesmodules to help you upskill. We believe that every great Care Manager has been a great Support Worker

What We Need From You

• A passion in caring and supporting people to live their best lives
• Always respectful and polite while upholding professional boundaries of being friendly and not friends
• Current driver licence and your own insured vehicle – travel is a part of the role
• Completed a Certificate III in Aged, Community or Disability or are willing to obtain
• Covid-19 Vaccinated
• Current NDIS Worker Screening/Yellow Card – or –
• Current National Police Check and be willing to obtain NDIS Worker Screening
• Current First Aid & CPR Certificate
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate of Completion

Lastly, you have the right attitude and you take each day as it comes as some clients can be challenging but you don't take it personally. Delays in your day can make you feel flustered, but you know to shake it off before you greet the next client.

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Your application will include the following questions:

• Do you have a current NDIS Worker Screening Check? Which of the following statements best describes your Covid-19 vaccination status? Which of the following First Aid accreditations do you currently hold? Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment? How many years' experience do you have as a Lifestyle Support Assistant? Do you have a current Australian driver's licence? Have you completed a qualification in aged care?

Envigor is an approved provider of Home Care Services for older people and with the NDIS. As well as offering home care services within individual home environments and into the community, Envigor are the experts at supporting people living in retirement communities.

As is governed by a Board of Directors and boasts a team of experienced and trusted professionals. The company's principal goal in providing high quality Home Care is to ensure Individual Choice, Independence, Dignity and Safety for people living in the community. Envigor Care Coordinators assess individual needs and deliver services based on the philosophy of "Personalised Care".

Envigor is an approved provider of Home Care Services for older people and with the NDIS. As well as offering home care services within individual home environments and into the community, Envigor are the experts at supporting people living in retirement communities.

As is governed by a Board of Directors and boasts a team of experienced and trusted professionals. The company's principal goal in providing high quality Home Care is to ensure Individual Choice, Independence, Dignity and Safety for people living in the community. Envigor Care Coordinators assess individual needs and deliver services based on the philosophy of "Personalised Care".

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