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 a client 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- 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM

SHIFT 2 WEDNESDAY - 2:45 PM – 6:00 PM

We are looking for 2 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.

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.