Independent Living Victoria are currently seeking experienced Female Disability Support Workers, 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).
Bowel Care 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 or in SIL accommodation.
Experience with Complex Bowel Care and Catheter Care is highly desirable.
Experience with Personal Hygiene and Hoisting/Manual Handling.
Proven experience working with Challenging Behaviours (BOC).
Excellent English communication skills, both written and spoken, and the ability to build long term relationships.
Flexible availability, including AM/PM/ON, as well as the ability to work short shifts when required.
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 Manual Handling certificate, completed within the last year.
Ability to provide 2 professional references.
NDIS Modules and other certificates relating to Healthcare, i.e. Hand Hygiene, Infection Prevention and Control.
To be considered for this opportunity, please apply with your Resume and Cover Letter addressing the Essential Criteria.