As a Support Worker with Elevo Care, you will join a team of other carers, responsible for caring and supporting people with disabilities in the home, residential establishments, clinics and hospitals. You will also provide companionship and emotional support, and when possible, promote independence and community participation.
A day in the life as a Support Worker with Elevo Care may see you support our clients with:
* In-home support with health issues and daily living tasks such as washing, dressing, eating, transport and budgeting
* Assist clients during domestic activities such as eating meals and showering
* Provide companionship and support during daily activities
* Cook and serve meals, clean premises, wash, iron and perform other household tasks
* Assist people with self-medication
What we're looking for
As a patient, flexible and understanding individual with a supportive and caring nature, ideally with experience within the disability or health care sectors, you’ll have:
* Experience supporting people with disabilities
* Commitment to the rights of people with disabilities to live dignified lives
* Good communication skills
* Able to accept responsibility
* Able to work as part of a team, cope with the physical demands of the job, and perform domestic duties efficiently
* Minimum 2 years in Dementia experiance
* Experience in working with complex mental health conditions
Desirable, however not essential:
* Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent
* Valid driver’s licence with access to a comprehensively insured vehicle
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $32.00 – $59.10 per hour
Experience:
* Dementia care: 1 year (Preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* First Aid Certification (Preferred)
* Working with Children Check (Preferred)
* NDIS Worker Screening Check (Required)
* National Police Certificate (Preferred)
* Driver Licence (Required)
Work Location: In person