AddressWe have a unique and rewarding opportunity for you to work with a teenage girl with high personal, social, and care needs, including non-verbal communication.
If you have a positive, can-do attitude, a willingness to learn, and a desire to make a difference, please join our team as an in–home Disability Support Worker.
Secure your spot with at least 20 hours per week in a role that can be tailored to fit your schedule, whether you're seeking a permanent position, casual work, or a contractor arrangement.
Location: In-home care near the historic town of, Yackandandah, just 25 minutes from Wodonga & Beechworth 30 mins from Albury & Myrtleford We are a progressive family and care team providing care for our teen with physical challenges. We are seeking individuals with a positive, caring attitude and a desire to learn to join our small team of Home-Based Disability Support Workers. Experienced Support Workers, school leavers and students are welcome to apply.Benefits:
Comprehensive on the job training provided.
Financially rewarding remuneration, under SCHADS Award, ranging from Levels 3.1-5.2 depending on qualifications, experience & ability.
- - Extra financial and fringe benefits for those willing to commit to longer term employment.
- Flexible working hours - day; overnight; weekend; short or long shifts. - - Opportunity to Make a Difference as part of a supportive and inclusive team –
- - Opportunity to start your career as a Disability Support Worker or extend your experience and grow your career.
- Add to your allied health, nursing, or support care study with real life experience.
Based at the family home, you will be the cornerstone of support for an individual with high physical care needs, including non-verbal communication and assistance for all aspects of daily living, PEG feeding and more.
Your role will include:
1. Learning the individual's communication systems and non-verbal cues to help facilitate everyday communication.
2. Providing person-centred care for every part of the individual's life.
3. Fostering a youthful and fun environment for our Young Person.
4. Ensuring holistic care with the family and care team.
5. Embracing a learning and flexible mindset.About You:
A positive, can-do attitude and a willingness to learn are essential. No prior experience required. A stable and reliable work ethic.
Comfortable with and willingness to adapt to non-verbal communication.
Can recognize the individual beyond their disability.
The capacity and strength to perform manual and hoist assisted handling.
A resilient sense of self and emotional well-being.
Key Selection Criteria
- Willingness to develop an understanding of disability and allied health care work.
- Ability and fitness to safely perform manual movements and hoist-assisted movements.
- Effectively communicate and be adaptable in how you communicate with our Young Person.
- - Contractor rates negotiated within the NDIS price guide.
How to Apply:
If you are ready to be a source of inspiration for an individual with high care needs, we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing all the selection criteria and expressing your positive attitude, willingness to learn, and passion for making a difference by 20th May, 2024 to ******@totalhrm.com.au. Successful applicants may be appointed prior to this date.
Additional information
- Are you ready to shine bright and make a real difference in someone's life?
- Join our team as an in-home Disability Support Worker.
- We are a progressive family and care team providing complex care to our teen.
