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At Southern Star Care, we are recognised for providing high quality care to people who need it most. The most vulnerable individuals in our community deserve to have access to the best support solutions available and we’re proud to offer integrated care services that are founded on true compassion, flexibility and understanding.
We are an NDIS registered provider. Our office is a small office, with friendly faces and very supportive- with the definition of working together as a team!
Every day we like to make a difference in someone's life and go above and beyond.
About this position:
We are looking for highly skilled Mental Health Support Workers to work across a 24 hour roster, shifts ranging from through out the day to over night.
Disabilities:
- Stroke in 2021
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Aphasia
- Hemiparesis
- Sensory Loss
- Motor apraxia
Qualifications & experience
- Must have 6-12 months experience is necessary
- Minimum of Certificate IV in mental health
- Working with Children check
- First Aid & CPR
- Valid Driver license (necessary but not essential)
- Full comprehensive vehicle insurance (necessary)
- NDIS Worker Screening Check.
- Rights to work in Australia.
Tasks & responsibilities
- Personal care (shower, toileting and personal hygiene assistance)
- Meal preparation (assist in cooking food)
- Household task (prepare bed and light cleaning)
- Assistance with Community access & Recreational Activities
- Manual handling and/or use of equipment and wheelchair
- Transportation
- Community Access.
- Sleepovers
- 24/7 care
- Medication administering
- Seizure Management
- Experience with Behaviours of concern
Benefits
- Easy to handle with personal life.
- Remuneration is based on the SCHADS (Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award) Home Care Award, plus usual shift allowances and penalty rates for the afternoon, night shift and weekend shifts worked and will depend upon the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate. Positive working environment and supportive team.
