Disability Support Worker
Residential Disability Support Worker in the Bayside and South Eastern Suburbs
Summary about this job
Aged & Disability Support
Company: Bayley House
Location: Melbourne
Work type: Casual/Vacation
Salary: $24 - $27.00 per hour (dependant on experience)
Phone: +61-8-4233-7394
Fax: +61-8-4673-6809
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Detail information about job Disability Support Worker. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Numerous positions available
- Flexible working hours
- Supportive environment with ongoing training
Disability Support Worker – Bayley House Accommodation Services
CASUAL
- Numerous positions available
- Flexible working hours
- Supportive environment with ongoing training
About the role:
We are looking for Support Workers to work across our eight residential houses in the Bayside and South-Eastern Suburbs on a casual basis. You will support residents using the Active Support model from all aspects of running their home to their involvement in a range of community activities to maximise residents' fullest potential and overall daily life satisfaction.
Day-to-day responsibilities include assisting with personal care work, administering medication and offering support with domestic duties such as assisting with meal preparation and maintaining a clean household.
About you:
Being available to work flexible hours is essential as the role involves shift work including morning, afternoon, weekend and sleepover shifts to cover for permanent staff as per the shift roster at each residential house.
You will also have experience in providing residential support services to people with a disability with the following qualities:
- Experience and commitment to working with people who have a disability
- Excellent interpersonal skills (verbal and written)
- A dynamic and flexible approach to tasks with a positive can-do attitude
- The ability to work with limited supervision both independently and as part of a team
- A proactive approach and solid problem solving skills
- The ability to maintain appropriate client records
- An understanding of the legislative framework governing the Disability Services industry
- A Certificate IV in Disability Services or equivalent in depth experience in human services working within the disability sector
- A current First Aid Certificate, Driver's Licence (or willingness to obtain).
To apply, please click Apply and attach a brief cover letter and resume quoting Ref: Accom06_2018 by Monday 23rd July 2018.
Only candidates who are successful for an interview will be contacted. Interviews will commence the week of the 16th July.
Please note the position is also subject to a National Police Check and DWES pre-employment check prior to commencement.