Community Support Worker - Croydon

About the Role:

Melbourne - We are currently recruiting experienced and compassionate Community Support Workers to join our team in Croydon (City of Maroodah Council), providing high-quality care for two clients living with a complex disability, including Juvenile Onset ALS, Autism (ASD) and Bilateral muscle atrophy.

This is a 7 days per week care environment and we are looking for casuals to join our care team.  Two shifts per day are available - 

• SHIFT 1 MONDAY- FRIDAY - 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM 

• SHIFT 2 MONDAY- FRIDAY - 2:45 PM – 6:00 PM and

• SHIFT 3 SATURDAY – 10:00 AM- 3:30 PM 

We are looking for 6 community support workers for AM & PM shifts, you get to choose your preferred shift time and day of week and we will try to accommodate your preferences where possible. 

The recruitment process includes two interviews: 

1. An initial interview with the recruiter 

2. A second with the Family. 

The successful candidate must hold a full Australian driver’s licence and have access to a reliable, insured vehicle equipped with at 6 airbags for client transport and safety. 

Role Type:

Casual

Role responsibilities: 

• Deliver support care to client with a high complex of disability 

• Provide High care including domestic assistance, meal preparation, PEG Feeding, complex Bowel care, manual handling and companionship 

• Support clients in our community needing assistance with social support, transport to appointments, shopping or community outings. 

• Provide personal care to clients with dignity and respect such as assisting with showering, grooming and dressing. 

• Interact respectfully with the client’s dog while supporting the client 

What we are looking for: 

• A passionate, caring and empathetic personality is a MUST. 

• Fluent in English and very clear communicator 

• Certificate III or IV in Community, Aged Care, Disability or equivalent is highly desirable.  

• A registered and insured vehicle 

• A valid full or probationary Australian driver's license 

• Willingness to learn new skills on the job through training. 

• Experience in either aged care or community is highly desirable. 

• Experience with high care clients is highly desirable. 

• Current First Aid & CPR certificate (mandatory) or willing to obtain. 

• Current Police Check (mandatory) or willing to obtain. 

• NDIS Worker screening check or willing to obtain. 

• Working with Children Check or willing to obtain.