Disability Support Worker

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Comfort And Care Respite Pty Ltd Full time

Attendant Care support worker for Afternoon shift 4pm-8pm and Sleepover shift 8pm-8am

We are looking for staff to join our team here at comfort and care respite.

The purpose of Attendant Care is to provide assistance to persons who are aged or persons with a disability. Duties include performing everyday tasks where the person's impairment restricts or limits their ability to perform these tasks independently.

The appointee will be required to participate in both formal training programs as required, as well as receiving on-the-job training from current Attendant workers. The appointee may also on occasion be required to attend refresher sessions as deemed necessary.

POSITION:
Attendant Care Support Worker

RESPONSIBLE TO: Care Coordinators/Care Manager

**1. POSITION OBJECTIVE**

To provide high quality respite support services to aged/ frail aged adults who have physical, intellectual, sensory, and psychiatric disabilities and who are assessed as requiring such assistance to live as independently as possible while attending respite and accessing the community.

To contribute to the maintenance and enhancement of the physical and social well being of the client and Carer.

To provide practical assistance in a manner that promotes the independence and dignity of the client and their carers.

Provide carers with respite so that they can have a break from their caring role.

Provide specialist support on combinations of complex aging health issues for adults who have one or more disabilities.

**2. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES**

**CLIENT SUPPORT AND MONITORING**

To work under the guidance and supervision of the management of Comfort and Care Respite in order to;
Establish appropriate and effective working relationship with clients and carers. Enhance the confidence and self-esteem of clients and families by listening and demonstrating interest.

Observe and report on Hazardous situations or behaviours in the respite which affect workers duties and the welfare of the client.

Report to the manager of Comfort and Care Respite on any client needs or areas of concern Ensure that the cultural values and beliefs of all participants, including those from non
- English backgrounds are respected

**PERSONAL CARE**

To provide tasks necessary to maintain the client's desired standard of living in the while at respite where such tasks do not require the skills of a qualified nurse and to provide support for clients assessed with complex care needs.

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: $28.00 - $62.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Professional development assistance
- Travel reimbursement

Schedule:

- Afternoon shift
- Evening shift
- Flexible hours
- Rotating roster

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay
- Penalty rates

COVID-19 considerations:
All new recruits will be covid tested on arrival, we provide all PPE equipment that is in line with government regulations. Those who have possible symptoms of covid must not attend until they are cleared.

**Experience**:

- Disability support working: 1 year (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Shift availability:

- Overnight Shift (preferred)
- Night Shift (preferred)
- Day Shift (preferred)

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