06 Oct
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Ageing Australia
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Melbourne
06 Oct
Ageing Australia
Melbourne
Job Description
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Health, Medical & Pharmaceutical
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Skills Required: Adaptability Mental Health Traumatic Brain Injury Customer Relationship Management Care Planning Clinical Works Communication Skills Cooking Skills Disability Support Records Management English Child Care Administration of Medications Nursing Well-being and Personal Care Machine Safety Nursing Home Care Friendliness Complex Care Administrative Operations Team Working Hard Work and Dedication Self Motivation Hoisting Skills Dementia (Professional Expertise) Receptivity
JOB DESCRIPTION n
Casual Disability Support Worker Eastern Suburbs VIC
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Hourly Rate: $40$70 Job Type: Casual Start: Immediately
About the Role n
We are a values-driven disability support provider seeking a compassionate and experienced Disability Support Worker to join our eastern suburbs team. This hands-on role supports people with diverse disabilities, complex needs and changing goals in home and community settings. You will provide person-centred care, build trusting relationships and promote independence while working flexible casual hours.
Key Responsibilities n
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- Personal Care & Daily Living: Assistance with toileting, hoist transfers, bowel care, suppository administration, showering and dressing.
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- Domestic & Home Support: Meal preparation and assistance, domestic support tasks to maintain a safe and comfortable home environment.
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- Complex & Specialist Care: Support for acquired brain injury, dementia, challenging behaviours and mental health needs with dignity and skill.
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- Clinical Tasks: Safe operation of hoists, following bowel management plans and assisting with medication administration within scope.
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- Client Engagement: Deliver person-centred supports focused on choice,
inclusion and wellbeing in community and social activities.
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- Documentation & Communication: Accurate record-keeping, collaborative care planning and timely communication with the team and families.
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Who Were Looking For nn
- Femaleand Male applicantswhere a genuine occupational requirement applies, or as permitted by law.
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- Experience: 36 years in disability, aged care or nursing support roles; experience with complex care highly regarded.
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- Qualifications: Certificate III, Certificate IV or Diploma in Disability, Aged Care, Community Services or Assistant in Nursing.
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- Specialties: Mental health, domestic assistance, home and community care, dementia, acquired brain injury and behaviour support.
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- Checks & Licences: Full Australian drivers licence, own car, current Police Check and Working With Children Check.
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- Languages: English and Aboriginal
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- Seniority: Experience Support Worker-friendly environment with opportunities for learning and skill development.
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What We Offer nn
- Competitive casual hourly rate of $40$70.
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- Comprehensive training provided to support clinical skills and behaviour support strategies.
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- Flexible rostering to suit study or other commitments.
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- Supportive team culture focused on professional growth and wellbeing.
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Why Join Us n
Join a reputable provider committed to secure, respectful and empowering supports. You will make a tangible difference in peoples lives, develop specialist skills in complex care and work alongside a collaborative team that values learning and person-centred practice.
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📌 Disability Support Worker (Melbourne)
🏢 Ageing Australia
📍 Melbourne