Disability Support Worker

**Disability Support Worker - Disability Accommodation**

**Location**:Tarneit VIC; Trugania VIC; Hoppers Crossing VIC; Altona Meadows VIC; Wyndham Vale VIC; Manor Lakes VIC; Sunshine VIC; Laverton VIC; Point Cook VIC; Deer Park VIC.

**Employment Type**: Causal to permanent arrangement

**About US**

i-Help Disability Services ("I-HDS") provides a wide range of inclusive disabilities services. We provide a diversity of service offerings that are co-designed with clients and their circle of support to ensure that every individual meets their expected outcomes. i-HDS utilises a positive and strength-based approach within a well-developed culture of person-centred practices.

We are committed to the principles of Respect, Empathy, Accountability, Honesty & Integrity as we provide high quality supports that reflect evidence-based practices.

**About You**

We are searching for an **experienced Female Support Workers** who have highly developed communicate and interpersonal skills for a participant needing support **2:1 ratio 24 hours including Active Nights.** This position is intended for staff members who thrive in working with participants with complex care needs. If you have a background in **nursing (EN & RN) or psychology** this may be a great match for you

**Benefits of joining I-Help**
- Wanting to be part of the key staff members for a specific participant
- Attractive Salary Packages
- A matching process designed to ensure and build long term relationships between support workers and participants.
- Opportunity to work for a growing organisation that demonstrates industry leadership.
- Training and professional development opportunities to grow in your career.
- Great opportunity to establish a career within a stable, growing and well recognized, forward-thinking service provider
- Monthly Employee Recognition Program
- Warm, caring and genuinely supportive team environment including a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- A Mentor to counsel you throughout your career

**About the Role**

In this role, you will be providing active supports to people with disabilities, with a **disability accommodation** setting. This includes supporting and encouraging participants to participate in a range of day-to-day activities based on their hobbies, interests and goals set within their NDIS support plans. While performing the duties of this role, you will be respectful of participants culture, privacy, and dignity.

**Essential **_**skills and experiences**_ **required to be successful in this role**
- Hold Certificate or currently studying Cert III/IV in Disability /or in Aged Care/ individual support or Minimum work experience within the Care Service Sector.
- Current First Aid/ CPR Qualifications
- Working with Children Check
- NDIS Workers Screening Clearance
- Current Australian Driver’s License
- Intermediate computer skills (i.e.: using Microsoft Outlook & Word, Smart Phone Rostering App., Scanning & Printing).
- Minimum of 3 full business day availability (weekends additional)
- Ability to work independently and effectively manage time.
- Ability to understand the vulnerabilities and needs of people with disability and the issues they faced.
- Willing to complete NDIS Orientation Module, COVID-19 Infection Control Module and any other modules required prior to commencing employment.

**Desired**

A relevant qualification or experience in the following is desired:

- Experience supporting people with Mental Health and Complex Behaviours.
- High care knowledge and experience including catheter care, bowel care (suppository and/or enema), personal care, and PEG feeding.
- Accredited Diabetes Training, Epilepsy Training etc.
- Can Assist Clients with Medication

**N.B: If you are a new graduate with qualifications in Mental Health, Diploma/Bachelors of Nursing, Bachelors in Psychology, please apply**

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: $30.50 - $42.75 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee mentoring program
- Professional development assistance

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Fixed shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Public holidays
- Rotating roster
- Shift work
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Annual bonus
- Overtime pay
- Performance bonus