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**:Preston VIC, Heidelberg VIC, Bellfield VIC, Thornbury VIC, Northcote VIC, Brunswick East VIC, Heidelberg Heights VIC, Heidelberg West VIC, Eaglemont VIC, Ivanhoe East VIC, Roasanna VIC, Viewbank VIC, Lower Plenty VIC, Templestowe Lower VIC, Watsonia VIC, Macleod VIC, Reservoir VIC, Kingsbury VIC, Coburg VIC, Coburg North VIC, Pascoe Vale South VIC, Essendon VIC, Moonee Ponds VIC, Ascot Vale VIC, Flemington VIC, Parkville VIC, Carlton North VIC, Kew East VIC, Thomastown VIC, Lalor VIC, Mill Park VIC, Bundoora VIC, Campbellfield VIC, Hadfield VIC, Fawkner VIC, Oak Park VIC, Glenroy, Airport West 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. 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