Disability Support Worker

About the Role:

We are currently seeking an experienced Disability Support Workers for our SIL accommodation in Sunshine, Melbourne.

Your role will involve providing in-home supports to our participant and assistance with personal care, meals preparation, medication management, community access, transportation, and companionship.

This role is perfect for someone who is a:

• Fast learner, works under limited supervision, passionate about the work they do and has ability to demonstrate person-centred and positive approach towards supporting and empowering our participants.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, comfort meeting and engaging new people
• Are looking for a consistent and stable routine where you work at least 20 hours each week
• Are looking to commit to at least 12 months in the role so as to ensure a stable and consistent service for your clients
• Confident using basic office technology (Microsoft Teams, email etc)
• Need to use personal mobile phone for shift information, shift logins and information management.

Duties in this role include:

• Providing in-home assistance and supports to participants.
• Assisting with Diabetes Care (Prior Experience and Certificate Essential).
• Assisting with Manual Handling (Prior Experience and Certificate Essential).
• Assisting with skin checks and integrity testing requirements (Prior Experience Essential).
• Assisting with Complex bowel care needs (Prior Experience Essential).
• Assisting with Diabetes Management requirements and administration(Prior Experience Essential).
• Assisting with Catheter care and management(Prior Experience Essential).
• Assisting with personal care tasks such as showering, toileting, dressing, grooming.
• Assisting with medication administration.
• Assisting with meal preparation, feeding as required.
• Assisting clients with challenging behaviours.
• Supporting participants in developing essential life skills and achieving their goals.
• Assisting with transports for appointments and shopping.
• Promoting community engagement and social inclusion.
• Documenting participant progress notes and records.
• Adhering to the participants care plan and NDIS frameworks.
• Understanding participant NDIS Plans, goals, and Care Plans, to ensure shift tasks are met.
• Relaying crucial updates and alerts to the Allocations Team.
• Supporting an inclusive participant-centric culture and proactive approach.
• Contributing to the process of documentation and continuous improvement activities.
• Providing information to and participating in different care teams as appropriate.
• Assisting with domestic tasks such general cleaning and laundry.

To be successful in this role you'll need:

• Valid Right to Work in Australia
• Strong communication skills and a positive attitude
• Minimum 1 year experience as a Disability Support Worker
• Minimum 1 year Nursing background
• Minimum 1 year experience in Diabetes Care
• Minimum Certificate III in Individual Support, Disability, Personal Care or above
• Prior Experience in Complex Bowel Care Management, Catheter Management, Diabetes Management and Manual Handling (Any Certification will be beneficial).
• Experience working in SIL house.
• Experience assisting complex clients with behavioural issues.
• Cert IV in Mental Health (preferred)
• Diabetes Care and Management Certificate (required)
• NDIS Worker Screening Check (required)
• First Aid Certificate HLTAID011 or HLTAID012 (required)
• CPR Certificate HLTAID009 (required)
• Driver's License and access to a reliable vehicle (required)
• Comprehensive car insurance (required)
• Infection and Medication Management Training and Certification (Required).
• Evidence of Covid vaccinations
• Willing to complete the compliance requirements and certifications once successful

About Us

At Cosy Home Care, we are committed to providing high-quality, individualised disability care services. The satisfaction and delight expressed by our participants and their families speak volumes of our high service quality and responsiveness. We dedicate ourselves to high quality and continuous improvement. Ensuring safety and quality is our core consideration. We follow global best practices and adopt robust safeguard policies.

We want to hear from you

If you have the skills and the desire to work with a professional team, and regular training and upskilling is important to you, please apply. We are on a growth trajectory, and we want the highest quality candidates working with us.

Apply today and visit our website,

Job Types: Part-time, Casual

Pay: $35.15 – $63.27 per hour

Benefits:

• Professional development assistance

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sunshine VIC: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have prior Nursing Background?
• Do you have experience and willing to work with Male and Female clients?
• Do you have prior experience in Complex Bowel Care Management?
• Do you have prior experience and Certificate in Diabates Management?
• Do you have prior experience and Certificate in Manual Handling and Catheter Care and Management?

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person