Motor Neurone Disease

Supporting Abilities for Everyone (S.A.F.E.) is seeking a passionate Disability Support Worker to join the team, located throughout north-eastern Melbourne. - 62-year-old male participant. - Ivanhoe location. Day(s) to be confirmed. Possibility of 6:30 am - 8:30 am. Currently also support Tuesday(s) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Wednesday(s) 10:00 am - 1:00 pm. - Motor Neurone Disease (MND) diagnosis and experience preferred. - Female support worker(s) preferred, but open to males if not requiring personal care. - Requires supervision when mobilising in the morning. - May require basic personal care. - Tasks may include: Companionship, in-home support for morning routine (getting out of bed, dressing, taking cat outside, preparing tea/breakfast, etc). - Support requirements expected to increase over time. - Possibility for additional work with other participants nearby. We are looking for a competent, enthusiastic and reliable Support Worker who possesses the right empathy, interpersonal skills and ethics to prioritise the care of our clients. **Essential Selection Criteria (or willingness to obtain)**: - Current First Aid and CPR certificate. - Current National Police Check - Current Working with Children Check (Employee status/if working with participants