Female Disability Support Worker

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

If you are from the following locations we'd love to hear from you

**Locations**:Frankston VIC,Glen Waverly VIC, Glen Iris VIC, Malvern VIC, Richmood VIC, Prahan VIC, Chadstone VIC, Kew VIC, Blackburn South VIC, Heathmont VIC, Ashburton VIC, Nunawading VIC, Brighton VIC, Oakleigh VIC, Notting Hill VIC, Mouth Waverly VIC, Clayton VIC, Clayton South VIC, Bayswater VIC, Ringwood VIC, South Yarra VIC, Springvale VIC, Rowville VIC, Box Hill VIC, St Kilda VIC, Warrandyte VIC, Croydon VIC, Boronia VIC, Wantirna VIC, Wantirna South VIC, Belgrave VIC, Endeavour Hills VIC, Dandenong VIC, Keysborough VIC, Moorabbin VIC, Cheltenham VIC, Hampton VIC, Burwood VIC, Cambellwell VIC, Hawthorn VIC, Kilsyth VIC, Mooroolbark VIC, Wheelers Hill VIC, Ferntree Gully VIC, Scoresby VIC, Selby VIC, Lysterfield VIC, Lysterfield South VIC, Hallam VIC, Doveton VIC, Euemmerring VIC, Narre Warren VIC, Narre Warren East VIC, Berwick VIC, Officer VIC, Noble Park VIC

**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 **experienced Support Workers** who have highly developed communication, interpersonal and manual handling skills. This position is intended for staff members who thrive in working with participants with **high** **complex care** needs. If you have a background in **nursing **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

**About the Role**

In this role, you will be providing active supports to people with disabilities, within a **disability accommodation** setting. This includes supporting participants in a range ADL’s tasks such as personal care, meal preparation and social engagement activities. In addition, you will also be involved in 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.

**Key Selection Criteria**
- To meet all qualification and experience requirements.
- Ability to understand the vulnerabilities and needs of people with disability and the issues they faced.
- Minimum of 3 full business days availability (Weekends additional)
- Ability to work independently and effectively manage our time.
- Experience working with clients needing high complex care supports and complex behaviours.

**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

**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

Work Location: In person