What We're Looking For
We are looking for a reliable, respectful, and proactive support worker who can provide person-centred support while promoting dignity, independence, and quality of life.
If you have experience supporting people with complex physical needs and are passionate about making a positive difference, we would love to hear from you.
About the Role
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Support Worker to provide high-intensity NDIS supports to a 65-year-old male participant living with Parkinson's disease in Mount Albert.
The participant lives with his wife and requires assistance with daily activities, mobility, and community access. This is an opportunity to build a positive and supportive working relationship with both the participant and his family.
Support Worker – High Intensity Supports (NDIS)
Location: Mount Albert
Participant: Male, 65 years old
Hours: Approximately 6 hours per day
Commencement: Within the next few weeks
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-intensity NDIS supports in accordance with the participant's care plan.
- Assist with transfers and mobility support.
- Support the participant with activities of daily living.
Assist with community access and social participation. Not necessarily the worker needs to have a car
- Monitor changes in mobility and wellbeing and report concerns as required.
- Work collaboratively with the participant, family members, and other support professionals.
- Maintain accurate documentation and progress notes.
Participant Information
- Diagnosis: Parkinson's disease.
- Uses a wheelchair for mobility.
- Has a hospital bed in the home.
- Mobility is declining, and transfer support is required.
- A hoist may be required in the future as care needs increase.
Essential Requirements
- Experience supporting participants with complex physical support needs.
- Understanding of Parkinson's disease and mobility-related challenges.
- Experience with manual handling and transfer techniques.
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check.
- Current First Aid and CPR Certificate.
- Valid driver's licence and reliable vehicle (preferred).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred
- Experience providing high intensity supports under the NDIS.
- Experience using mobility equipment and hoists.
We have regular, ongoing roles available and are excited to welcome new team members who are passionate about making a difference.
Apply now! Send us your resume and cover letter, and let us know why this is the right role for you!
Please note: only suitable candidates applicable to the role advertised will be considered
Pay: $34.00 – $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Travel reimbursement
Application Question(s):
- 1. Reliability is essential in this role. Our participants rely on consistent, dependable support, so being punctual and committed to your scheduled shifts is a must.
Please tell us in 50 words how you demonstrate reliability in your work (e.g. attendance, communication, commitment to shifts).
- Do you have experience in caring for people and or a qualification in the care sector field? For this particular role you must have experience
- Do you have your own insured, reliable vehicle and Victorian Drivers License ?
- Have you clearly read the job description and meet this clients needs along with the requested times of support needed?
- 7. Are you reliable ? When you have to turn up for a shift will you turn up and not let the client and us as an organisation down ? If you are not reliable, this job is not for you. Please do not continue to apply for this position. Please tell us in 25 words how you are reliable ?
- Do you have a current NDIS Worker Screening Check ?
Work Location: In person
