Disability Support Worker/Personal Care Assistant

Multiple casual Disability Support Worker /Personal Care Assistant opportunities within Northern, Western and Southeastern suburbs of Melbourne and regional Victoria. Initially based in Cremorne.

24 Hour Priority Care Australia (24HPCA) is looking for experienced, qualified, and professional Disability Support Workers passionate about providing tailored in home care services in a variety of locations across Melbourne and regional Victoria, including Cremorne, near Richmond.

About the Role:

As a Disability Support Worker, you will be part of a dedicated team working directly with clients, whilst maintaining a compassionate, safe and positive environment.

Key duties may  include:

• Provide personal care with dignity that respects the individual and their family members. This may include:
  • Showering, bathing, dressing the individual
  • Attending and dressing immobility wounds
  • Massaging and moisturising arms and legs 
  • Cooking and assisting with feeding the individual
  • Completing household chores; bathroom, floors, laundry as required
  • Mobility assistance for access to appointments and community
• Support the involvement of family and community where possible.
• Your most important role will be to provide a listening ear and caring presence that empowers and supports the individual and family's choice

Who we are:

At 24 Hour Priority Care Australia (24HPCA) we aspire to provide the community with quality caregivers who have compassion, resilience and who understand the implicit responsibility given to them.  We offer staffing solutions for a range of individual clients and Community Service Organisations across Metropolitan and Regional Victoria.

What we offer:

• Work within an inclusive, supportive team environment.
• Work with a team that has compassion and resilience.
• A variety of shifts to meet work/life balance and suit your lifestyle.
• Free Employee Assistance Program – confidential counselling, coaching and emotional support for work and personal challenges.

About You:

Our ideal Disability Support Worker will showcase strong interpersonal skills and be able to quickly develop rapport with vulnerable people and their families. You will be able to think on your feet and work autonomously as required. Remain calm and level-headed under pressure and have knowledge of how to build strong relationships with the individuals and families in your care. 

Your greatest asset will be your ability to listen!

What you will bring:

• A background in aged care, disability or home and community care preferred
• A Certificate IV or above qualification in Aged Care, Disability, Individual Support or Nursing
• A genuine respect for cultural diversity in your approach to providing care
• Ability to embrace the provision of tailored personal care as required by the individual and their families.
• 22558VIC Supporting People with Disability to Use Medications Course.
• Current First Aid Certificate with up-to-date CPR. 
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check. 
• Current NDIS Worker Orientation Module certificate. 
• Current Working with Children Check (employee). 
• Police Check - Valid within the last 12 months. 
• Minimum P2 - Victorian Driver's License. 
• Reliable transport. 
• Right to work or equivalent.
• The ability to work in a variety of shifts in different locations

In addition, If you have also completed the following Residential Care Industry Mandatory units:

1. CHCPRT009 - Provide primary residential care / CHCPRT033 Provide support to children and youth in out of home care.
2. CHCPRT010 / CHCPRT034 - Work with children and young people with complex trauma and attachment issues and needs.
3. CHCMHS007 - Work effectively in trauma informed care. 
4. CHCCCS009 - Facilitate responsible behaviour.

your application will be highly regarded and may provide the additional opportunity to work in our Residential Care settings. 

24 Hour Priority Care strongly encourages employees (workers) to keep their Covid and other vaccines (flu etc) up to date and to provide the details to their employer. Although not compulsory, up to date vaccination certificates may provide more opportunities with vulnerable clients who specifically require confirmation.

For more information or if you would like a copy of the Position Description, please contact Marina Iline at *******@24hourprioritycare.com.au or call +61 3 99698878

How to apply: Click 'Apply' where you will be prompted to proceed with your application via the Seek website. You will need to upload your resume and a cover letter explaining why you are interested in this role along with your skills and experience. 

Applications close COB Thursday 1 February 2024

Early Applications encouraged.

We will be placing Disability Support Workers in the coming weeks and suitable early applications will be fast tracked for interview.

24 Hour Priority Care is committed to child safety, safeguarding and zero tolerance. We take seriously our responsibility to ensure the safety and well-being of all children, young people and adults we support. All applicants and employees must undergo mandatory screening checks. Only applicants with Australian Working Rights should apply. 

24 Hour Priority Care is committed to Equal Opportunity, ethical practice and the principles of cultural diversity and social inclusion. Indigenous Australians and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.

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