Disability Support Workers - Companionship
Independent Living Victoria are currently seeking passionate and experienced Disability Support Workers to work in Mornington.
The role will involve:
· Short 3-hour shifts Monday to Friday.
· Working with an elderly male client.
· Companionship/Assistance with daily living.
· Light domestic duties as required.
· Assistance with personal hygiene as required.
** Additional shifts can be provided as opportunities arise with other clients **
What you’ll need, or must be willing to obtain, 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 (within 3 years).
· A current First Aid & CPR certificate (First Aid within 3 years, CPR within 1 year).
· A currently Manual Handling certificate (within 1 year).
· Various other certificates relating to Infection Prevention and NDIS modules
· Ability to provide 2 professional references.
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.
· Ongoing support & 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!
*** Please apply on Indeed – please do NOT call our office to check on the progress of your application, we process each application individually and if suitable we will be in touch ***
Job Type: Casual
Pay: From $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Professional development assistance
Application Question(s):
- Are you available for short, 3-hour shifts?
Language:
- clear English (Required)
Licence/Certification:
- National Police Certificate (Required)
- First Aid & CPR Certification (Required)
- Availability for an immediate start (Required)
- NDIS Screening Check number (Required)
- Australian Drivers Licence and insured vehicle (Required)
- Cert III or IV in Aged Care or Disability or equilivant (Required)
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (Required)
Work Location: In person