ABOUT US

LifeFul lives to its purpose; to listen, understand & challenge our clients to live the best life they are capable of, by finding the best pathways to their chosen outcomes. Giving voice to those unable to speak and skills and confidence to those who can. LifeFul: Live life on your terms! Check out our website for more information about us and our REALISTIC values.

DISABILITY SUPPORT WORKER FOR all areas of Melbourne (including Endeavour Hills / Melton / Frankston)

Work in a nice home with a friendly team. Long shifts with great hours. We are seeking an experienced, personable and confident support workers to care for our clients throughout the Greater Melbourne Region - we have clients everywhere - and more wanting to come into the Lifeful family.

Join our teams, where valued, proactive colleagues will welcome you, train with you and provide all the shadow-shift training you request or require. We’re looking for team members with excellent work ethics, a passion for others and who know or are willing to learn the requirements of these roles. (At least 2-3 shifts per week - with the view to offer permanent / full-time). Some clients require regular sleep-over shifts, others just extra support during the day. So, if you can fully commit, and want consistent, bankable, long shifts (and work in a fun team) – this is the job for you! :-)

Nursing and/or medical training will be highly regarded, so is previous experience - commitment and passion is essential. An above average hourly rate is negotiable and commensurate with relevant experience. Immediate start after interviews and possible ‘meet n greets’ with our clients and their families. Our recruitment process takes less than a week. Due to a massive growth - we are interviewing now - not in several weeks time.

DUTIES INCLUDE (but not limited to):

• A focused person-centred approach
• Personal care (such as hand feeding, bathing/showering, dressing, toileting etc)
• With some clients, full hoist transfers (hoist lifting, shower commode, repositioning etc)
• Encouraging and supporting personal skills through hobbies, interests and games
• Undertaking social support duties both in the client’s home and in the community (wheelchair taxi transport)
• Domestic duties such as food preparation and laundry. (A weekly house-cleaner does most cleaning)

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Show a genuine desire to providing quality support for people with disability
• Competent skills in all aspects of manual handling, including hoist/sling transfers.
• Some experience with clients who are non-verbal, experience regular pain +/or are on modified diets
• Medication management training, or willingness to get it
• NDIS Worker Screening Check

HOW TO APPLY

Click "Apply Now" and follow the instructions.

If you have any further questions please feel free to reach out to Kris (HR Officer) at [email protected] using the subject line: Support Workers - Multiple Locations enquiry via EthicalJobs.