Disability Support Worker
3 weeks ago
**About Us**: Good Choice Disability Services is a Registered NDIS provider dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals with disabilities. We are committed to delivering personalised support with compassion and respect, ensuring our participants receive the best possible care.
**Location**: Blackburn
**Work Hours**: 12 hours per week including Saturday
We are seeking a compassionate, reliable, and mature-aged **female support worker (39+)** to assist a female participant living with multiple health conditions, including **bone cancer recovery**, **chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)**, **myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME)**, **major depression**, and **type 2 bipolar disorder (low mood, no mania)**.
The participant has **extreme OCD** and requires a support worker who understands and can cater to her specific needs with patience and attention to detail. She is immobile but enjoys engaging in relaxing activities such as **watching films** when she feels up to it. She also has a beloved **cat** that is part of her home environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide support tailored to the participant’s mental health, physical needs, and OCD requirements.
- Assist with daily living tasks, including meal preparation, light cleaning, and ensuring her home environment remains orderly and aligns with her preferences.
- Engage in companionship activities such as watching films or chatting when the participant feels well enough.
- Respect and accommodate the participant’s boundaries and routines.
- Ensure the cat’s needs are met, including feeding and general care.
What We’re Looking For:
- **Female support worker aged 39+** with experience in mental health and disability support.
- A calm, empathetic, and non-judgemental individual with strong organisational skills.
- Experience working with individuals with OCD or similar needs is highly preferred.
- A love for cats and willingness to assist with light pet care.
- Understanding and respectful of the participant’s preferences, including her desire for a clean and orderly environment.
**Requirements**:
- Current **Working with Children Check**, **Police Check**, and **NDIS Worker Screening Check**.
- **First Aid and CPR certification**.
- Public liability insurance (if applicable).
- Reliable and punctual, with a commitment to building a positive and trusting relationship with the participant.
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in someone’s life, supporting a participant in achieving comfort, peace, and companionship in her day-to-day activities.
If you meet the criteria and believe you can provide the dedicated support this participant needs, we’d love to hear from you.
**Additional Information**:
- There may be opportunities for additional hours and shifts in the future.
**How to Apply**: Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter detailing your experience and your availability. We look forward to hearing from you
**Job Type**: Subcontract
Pay: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour
Expected hours: 12 per week
Schedule:
- Fixed shift
- On call
- Overtime
- Shift work
Licence/Certification:
- CPR & First Aid Certificate (required)
- Working with Children Check (required)
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (required)
- National Police Check Certificate (required)
- Driver Licence (required)
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (required)
Work Location: In person
Expected Start Date: 23/01/2025
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