Support Worker

3 weeks ago

Sunshine, Australia Easy care Melbourne Full time

**Support Worker (Casual)**

Are you passionate about supporting those with a wide range of disabilities to live with dignity?

Are you someone who is supportive, patient and has a real desire to care for others?

Are you looking for an opportunity to join a well-respected and progressive care company?

Then we have the perfect position for you

**What will you be doing?**

Here at Easy Care Melbourne, we are looking for caring and empathetic support workers to assist our clients with day-to-day tasks across both residential and supported living. As a support worker, you will be required to meet with clients to assess their practical and emotional needs, draw up care plans, and help them to live as independently as possible. You may also be required to advise family and friends in relevant support techniques and to lead community meetings.

Your typical duties and responsibilities are as follows;
- Meeting with clients to discuss their practical and emotional needs.
- Designing care plans that best suit the client's needs.
- Providing emotional support by talking to clients about their needs and listening to their concerns.
- Monitor changing needs with due regard to the dignity and privacy of the service user.
- Maintain full confidentiality with all information.
- Assisting with domestic tasks including shopping, cooking, cleaning, and washing.
- Tending to the healthcare needs of each client.
- Counselling clients with drug or alcohol addictions.
- Training family members in basic support techniques.
- Helping clients to participate in leisure activities.
- Making case notes and managing the case logbook.

**What are we looking for?**

To ensure success as a support worker, you should have excellent interpersonal skills, a passion for helping others, and good leadership skills. A skilled support worker should be able to provide both emotional and physical support when needed to ensure that clients feel in control of their lives.

As well as this the following are required;
- A qualification in health and social care or experience in aged care/nursing is preferable
- The flexibility to work 2-3 shifts per week that cover days, evenings, weekends, sleep-ins and waking nights.
- Commitment to helping others.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Empathetic with good listening skills.
- Good problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to carry out domestic duties.
- Willingness to assist with basic healthcare practices.
- Patient and emotionally resilient.
- Have a Current First Aid and CPR Certificate (HLTAID0011) or willingness to obtain one prior to commencing.
- Be willing to provide an NDIS Worker Check (NDISWC).
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Easy Care Melbourne is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes interest from people of all ages and backgrounds to join our Support Teams.

It is an expectation of all staff to have Covid vaccines (1, 2 and booster) and any other essential health treatments, in line with Public Health guidelines and in relation to health and safety in an effort to protect themselves as well as others.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Casual
Part-time hours: 20-25 per week

**Salary**: $22.50 - $43.58 per hour

Schedule:

- Afternoon shift
- Evening shift
- Fixed shift
- Morning shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- SUNSHINE NORTH, VIC 3020: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (required)
- Working with Children Check (preferred)
- National Police Certificate (required)
- Driver Licence (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person

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