26 Sep
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West Coast Care
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Hamilton Hill
26 Sep
West Coast Care
Hamilton Hill
Female Support Worker – Hamilton Hill
West Coast Care is seeking a compassionate, reliable and experienced Female Support Worker to provide ongoing support to a participant relocating to an SDA home in Hamilton Hill.
About the Role The participant enjoys:
- Support with community access and participation
- Music and social activities
- Attending cafés and community outings
- Spending time with family and maintaining strong family connections
Shift Times:
- Monday: 10:00am – 2:00pm
- Friday: 9:30am – 3:30pm
About You We are looking for someone who is:
- Compassionate, reliable and patient
- Confident supporting a person with complex support needs
- Experienced in disability support
- Comfortable supporting a wheelchair user in the community
- Able to access a suitable vehicle capable of safely accommodating and transporting a wheelchair
- Willing to complete required seizure management training
- Committed to person-centred support and building a positive, respectful relationship
- Confident with professional documentation and reporting
Support Needs Experience or confidence supporting individuals with the following would be highly regarded:
- Intellectual disability
- Epilepsy and seizure management
- Dysphagia
- Falls risk
- History of fractures and osteoporosis
- Wheelchair use and community access
- Complex or high-support care needs
Essential Requirements
- Female Support Worker
- Fluent English with explicit verbal and written communication skills
- Strong documentation and reporting skills
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
- Current First Aid and CPR certificates
- Valid driver's licence and reliable vehicle
- Certificate III or higher in Individual Support, Disability, Aged Care, Mental Health or a related field
- Completion of all 4 NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission Worker Orientation Modules
- Fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including 3 doses
- Previous experience working in complex care/high-support settings
This is an opportunity to provide meaningful, consistent support and assist a participant to enjoy her community, maintain her independence and engage in activities she enjoys. If you are reliable, compassionate and experienced in providing quality disability support, we would love to hear from you.
Pay: $45.27 – $45.28 per hour
Application Question(s)
- Do you have a current driver’s licence and reliable vehicle to fit / transport a wheelchair?
- Do you have a Certificate III or higher in Individual Support, Disability, Aged Care, Mental Health, or related field
- Are you a Female Support Worker?
- Are you available for the shifts mentioned: Monday 10am - 1400 hours and Friday 930am - 1530 hours?
- Do you have previous experience supporting participants with any of the following? Please select all that apply:
Intellectual disability
Epilepsy/seizure management
Dysphagia
Falls risk
Complex/high-support care needs
Work Location: In person
📌 Community Support Worker (Hamilton Hill)
🏢 West Coast Care
📍 Hamilton Hill