Newly created position for our Night shift Team
We are seeking experienced Disability Support Workers with a nursing -EN/RN or healthcare background to join our team in a Supported Independent Living (SIL) environment, caring for our client with high support needs, including Behaviour Support management.
*Hiring for week nights plus, Saturdays and Sundays across evening PM
Shift starts @ 5pm finishes at 9pm
Preferred Age: 25 – 40 y.o.
Essential: Must have clear concise English as communication can be an issue for our client.
About the Role:
You will be working with one man living in his own home, he has Autism and Epilepsy and intellectual disability who requires hands-on support with all activities of daily living (ADLs).
This is a 2:1 support team working across the evening shift – Casual but fixed roster with some flexibility as shifts arise, fortnight roster system.
Key Responsibilities:
- Full assistance with personal care, including showering and toileting assistance plus assistance with his ADLs
- Community Access
- Epilepsy and seizure management
- Domestic assistance including cooking nutritious meals and some light housework
- Ability to write informative client management notes each shift, willingness to learn our client management system
- Working collaboratively within a small night team
- Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment
- Clear understanding some night shifts may include active support as needed
Essential Criteria:
- Minimum Cert IV in Disability or nursing background (EN/RN qualifications highly regarded)
- Proven experience in SIL setting or similar
- Epilepsy management, midazolam trained, medication certificate, Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, First Aid, CPR, Manual Handling, Food handling, and Driver's Licence
- Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in the areas listed above
- Excellent communication, reliability, and teamwork skills
- Reliable and punctual
Personal Attributes:
You must be a fun person who can build rapport and trust quickly. You must be in control of your own emotional care, and be able to cope with stressful situations and manage those according to the strategies in place. You like a laugh, as we like to keep all shifts light hearted and energetic.
You can cook, clean and take pride in looking after someones home to ensure they are living their best life in a clean and save environment.
You can be entertaining and enjoy evening walks, like to have a chat.
This shift is new to our Team, as we move into 3 shifts for our family SIL home.
Location:
North East Suburbs, Melbourne
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with complex care needs.
Pay: $43.00 per hour Plus Superannuation @ 12% = $48.00/hour paid fortnightly
Experience:
- Proven experience working with clients with Autism and intellectual disability
- Epilepsy and epilepsy management, medication approved
- Epilepsy management including Midazolam experience
- Nurses - highly regarded for this position - PCA/EN: 2 years (Required)
- Senior Disability Support Worker - Key Support Worker with proven experience in Disability support
- Clear understanding of Behaviour Support Plans
- Ability to work with non verbal clients and willingness to learn his communication system
- Follow work plans
- Experience in client management notes required per shift
Pay: $41.00 – $43.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee mentoring program
- Free drinks
Work Location: In person
