Community Support Worker - Mornington Peninsula

About the Role:

Melbourne - We are currently recruiting dedicated and compassionate Community Support Workers to join our team in Mornington (Mornington Peninsula Shire), providing high-quality care for a client living with a complex disability, including Coffin Siris Syndrome, Autism, Sleep disturbance, Central Venous Access Devise, Total Parental Nutrition, Short Bowel Syndrome and intellectual speech disability. 

You will be working alongside a registered nurse during overnight shift only to ensure comprehensive care and support is delivered. 

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

• SHIFT 1 - 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM 

• SHIFT 2 - 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM and 

• SHIFT 3 –  8:00 PM- 8:00 AM 

We are looking for each staff member to do at least 2 x 6 hour shifts per week (18 hours of work) for AM & PM shifts and 1 candidate overnight, you get to choose your preferred shift time and day of week and we will try to accommodate your preferences where possible. 

No previous experience is required, as full training will be provided to the successful candidate. 

The recruitment process includes two interviews: 

1. An initial interview with the recruiter 

2. A second with the Family 

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. 

• Work under the guidance of the registered nurse. 

• 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 pets 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.