Community Support Worker - Ivanhoe & Preston

About the Role:

Ivanhoe & Preston - We are currently seeking experienced, compassionate Community Support Workers to join our team located in Ivanhoe & Preston (City if Banyule and City of Darebin Council) to provide high-quality care to clients living with complex disabilities, including supporting individuals are non-verbal.  

• Care Program 1- INACTIVE NIGHTS: 

SHIFT 1: TUESDAY 10:00 PM  - WEDNESDAY – 11:00 AM 

SHIFT 2: WEDNESDAY 10:00 PM  - THURSDAY 11:00 AM 

• Care Program 2: 

SHIFT 1: MONDAY & WEDNESDAY - 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM 

The successful candidate must hold the below skillset: 

• Bowel Care Management 

• Catheter Care 

• Manual Handling Hoist 

• PEG Care (Feeding and PEJ tube). 

 What we can offer you: 

• Start your career as a Support Worker and grow and upskill to new and exciting opportunities within the business. 

• A casual opportunity with a potential to transition into Permanent Part Time Opportunity. 

• Competitive rates. 

• Organisational support by having dedicated mentors/team leaders. 

• Paid induction and professional development training. 

• Employee Referral Program. 

• Workplace recognition- we value and look after our team members! 

• Wide variety of shifts available. 

 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 MUST 

• 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.