Disability Support Worker

1 day ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Independent Living Victoria Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Experienced, High Intensity, Disability Support Workers

Independent Living Victoria are currently seeking experienced Disability Support Workers, who have experience with High Intensity, Complex Care clients, to work across multiple locations around Melbourne.

Benefits of working with ILV:

Attractive remuneration, above award rates, starting from $35 p/h, plus superannuation and penalty rates for evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays.

Weekly pay cycle.

Our matching process is designed to build long term relationships between support workers and participants.

Extensive in-person and online training as required.

Paid kilometres when transporting clients in your own vehicle.

Shadow/Buddy shifts.

Set weekly rosters – know when you're working next

The role may involve:

Personal care (showering, toileting, and personal hygiene assistance)

Complex Bowel and Catheter Care

Manual handling and/or the use of equipment to support mobility (wheelchairs or hoists)

Community Access

Assistance with medications

Light domestic duties and meal preparation

Essential criteria:

Minimum 2 years' experience working with High Intensity, complex care clients, including proven knowledge in Complex Bowel Care, administering suppositories.

Experience with Spinal Cord Injuries is highly desirable.

Experience with Personal Hygiene, Catheter Care and Hoisting/Manual Handling.

Proven experience working with Challenging Behaviours (BOC),.

Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken.

Flexible availability, including AM, PM, active and in-active nights, as well as the ability to work short and long shifts.

An understanding of the disability/community services sector and person-centred approach.

Transferable life/work skills along with a caring and compassionate nature.

A genuine interest in the wellbeing & inclusion of people with disabilities.

To be successful in this role, you must hold or be willing to obtain the following prior to employment:

A valid Australian Drivers Licence and regular access to a vehicle with full comprehensive insurance.

A qualification in Disability Support, Individual Support, Aged Care or Nursing.

NDIS Worker Screening Check.

The legal right to work in Australia.

A current Police Check.

A current First Aid & CPR certificate.

A current Manual Handling certificate.

Ability to provide 2 professional references.

NDIS Modules, Infection Prevention & Control, Hand Hygiene and PPE certificates.

To be considered for this opportunity, please apply with your Resume and Cover Letter addressing the Essential Criteria.

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