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SalaryBe part of our team!
You must be dependable and adaptable since you’ll be working with a diverse group of individuals and preferably within Melbourne.
This will be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for you and the people you’ll be assisting to follow your talents while simultaneously making a difference in the lives of others in your community who live with disabilities. We’re looking for dynamic individuals that believe in the same things we do, have a lot or little experience, but most of all, who want to make a difference.
Travel reimbursement, overtime pay, weekend penalty rates and continued support are just some of the perks of working at Activate Community Services.
In addition, you have the chance to learn from mentors and leaders that really care about your success.
“Anyone can apply but preferable female applicants. ”
Tasks & Duties:
The Job may vary, but will generally include:
- Provide transportation for the participant to and from their destinations.
- Assisting the participant with meal preparation, planning and cooking as required.
- Respect your participant's ’rights’ to their own views, values, and preferences, (religion, sexuality and etc.)
- Building relationships based on trust with the participant and their families and/or advocates.
- Arranging social activities and assisting with household tasks and activities like cleaning, meals and showering.
- Facilitate and encourage activities.
- Encourage and enable the involvement of participants in the decision-making process for support and activities.
- Acknowledge and respond to the needs of Indigenous and culturally and linguistically different people, and assist them in integrating into the service.
- Be able to work flexible shifts, including weekends, nights, and holidays.
- Ability to complete tasks with or without reasonable accommodations.
Training and experience in the following will be an advantage:
- High Physical Support
- Complex Support and familiar/trained in behavior management
- Hoisting and transfers
- Full continence care
- Medication Assistance
Mandatory Requirements:
- NDIS Workers Screening Clearance or willingness to apply.
- Up-to-date COVID-19 Vaccinations.
- Ability to attend training sessions.
- Willingness to transport participants to their destinations.
- Latest Police Check
- Latest CPR and First Aid Certificate
- Have a safe and reliable vehicle, and also a valid Victoria driver’s license.
- Working rights in Australia
- Capacity to meet the physical demands of the job
- Desirable: Certificate III or IV in Aged Care, Disability, or Community Services (or related field).
- Nursing students are encouraged to apply.
**We encourage applicants to apply residing in Melbourne**.
Please send your CV to **@activate.care
