Are you an Enrolled Nurse or have overseas nursing degree with experience in working iin disability sector? We are hring Female Disability Support Worker urgnetly for immediate start in St Marys for NIGHT SHIFTS (10 hours per shift). We also have some days shifts.
PLEASE APPLY ONLY IF YOU HAVE:
- Must have Nursing Background (Diploma of nursing completed or overseas Bachelor/Diploma of Nursing degree)
-Must have previous experience with disability sector- supporting high physical needs, repositioning, using ceiling hoist, severe dyspahgia management.
- Experience with Seizure and Respiratory management
-Flexibility to cover other shifts
Reflection Care is urgently seeking experienced disability Support Workers to provide supports to one of the participants in St Marys with immediate start.
The Roles
We are seeking motivated and passionate support worker (female as preferred by the participant) who is committed to providing high quality and person-centered care to make genuine difference in people’s lives. As a part of Reflection Care team, you will be comprehensively trained, supported, and expertly guided by our management and a clinical practice lead.
Our Support Worker position is to support, guide and inspire people with Complex care needs, Intellectual disabilities / Mental health to promote quality of living that include support with work, meaningful community engagements, education, relationships, and independent living skills.
Here is what we are looking for in the candidate like:
- must have nursing background (diploma of nursing or overseas nursing background)
- someone with good communication skills
- having experience with ceiling hoist
- Assisting a participant with full feeding, bed bound care, using manual handling -using ceiling hoist, managing stocks,
- Experience in Seizure management
- Providing one on one support to participants with disabilities such as high physical, intellectual, neurological, acquired brain injury, or psychosocial in the comfort of their own home
- Implementing Behaviour management plan effectively: understanding meaningful engagements, being aware of triggers/contributing factors, interventions to de-escalate and prevent incidents
- Building genuine rapport with participants, providing companionship, and transportation for medical's appointment or outings
- Collaborating with the client, care coordinator and other relevant parties to help achieve the participant’s goals
- Engaging and interacting with participants from all diverse cultures and background
We are looking for:
- Support workers with the experience in working with participants high physical needs (bed and chair bound care)
- Passionate support workers that want to empower participants to achieve their goals through a person-centred approach
- Sociable support workers that love interacting in meaningful conversation that helps keep the participants mind healthy and help to engage in meaningful activities
- CAN-DO attitude that is also compassionate, caring and reliable
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Requirements:
- Cert III or IV in Individual Support (Disability, Community or Ageing support) or Equivalent
- NDIS Worker Check (NDISWC)
- WWCC (if willing to work with children)
- AFP Police Check
- CPR and First Aid Certificate
- Driving License and Access to own car with comprehensive insurance
- Proof of Vaccinations (preferred)
- Working rights (Australian visa with working Rights) or citizen
Location:
St Marys
What can we offer you?
If you are looking to pursue your passion and make a difference in individual’s lives, you could benefit from:
- All relevant trainings will be provided
- Friendly team with ongoing support
- Regular education and training to keep up your skills
- Opportunities for career growth and development
·Immediate start available
- Great working environment
- Pay above award rates
To Apply:
To apply for the role, email your resume to [email protected]
Job Type: Casual (Regular shifts will be allocated to the right candidate)
Job Type: Casual
Pay: From $39.00 per hour
Benefits:
Application Question(s):
- Do you have Nursing degree (Diploma or Nursing in Australia or Overseas- EN/RN?)
- Do you have experience in high physical needs supports (bed and chair bound, hoist transfer?)
- Do you have experience in Severe Dysphagia management and Seizure Management?
Language:
- Fillipino or Assyrian? (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
