Disability Support Worker - Southeastern Suburb · Casual (Pakenham)

Disability Support Worker - Southeastern Suburb · Casual (Pakenham)

06 Nov
|
The Disability Company (VIC
|
Pakenham

06 Nov

The Disability Company (VIC

Pakenham

Job opportunities available in Pakenham and Hampton Park

Current Support Opportunities

? Pakenham

About the Client:

We are seeking Support Workers to assist a lovely, gentle-natured woman who has experienced a stroke resulting in significantly reduced mobility on her left side. Client is at high risk of falls and requires support with personal care, domestic tasks, and community access.

Shift Available:

Monday to Friday: 11:00am – 2:00pm | Secondary Support Worker

Support Needs:

Support includes assistance with showering, dressing, hair care and styling, applying moisturising creams, household cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, and community outings such as grocery shopping, coffee, and lunch.

We are seeking a friendly, conversational Support Worker who speaks clear Australian English and is young at heart. Experience with personal care and mobility support is preferred. The successful candidate must be comfortable around medium-to-large-sized dogs and happy to assist client with styling her hair, including blow-waving her fringe.

? Hampton Park

About the Client:

We are seeking a friendly and reliable Support Worker to assist a lovely client living with Prader-Willi Syndrome. The client requires support with community access, mobility and attending regular recreational activities.

Shifts Available:

- Monday (fortnightly): 9:15am – 11:15am Secondary | Support Worker

- Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: 10:00am – 2:00pm | Secondary Support Worker

Support Needs:

Support includes transport and assistance to attend boxing classes, floristry, Morning Melodies (monthly) and dancing activities.





The client is at high risk of falls, so the Support Worker must provide close supervision, encourage the use of handrails and assist with balance when navigating stairs, uneven surfaces and getting in and out of vehicles.

? Hampton Park

About the Client:

We are seeking a caring and encouraging Support Worker to assist a client living with Multiple Sclerosis, Global Developmental Delay and Erb's Palsy.

Shifts Available:

- Monday (fortnightly): 11:00am – 3:00pm | Secondary Support Worker

- Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 10:00am – 2:00pm | Secondary Support Worker

Support Needs:

Support includes mobility assistance, companionship, emotional support, light domestic tasks, simple meal preparation, administrative assistance and short community outings. The client uses a walker at home and a manual wheelchair in the community. She is at high risk of falls, so staff must encourage safe mobility and correct use of mobility aids. Experience with mobility support and daily living assistance is preferred.

About the Role

We are looking for Disability Support Workers to provide a variety of supports to people with a disability. You will aid with all aspects of daily living including personal care,



domestic care, social and community participation, and transportation.

Our clients are looking for an engaging, fun and bubbly Support Workers, who are great at providing encouragement, whilst working towards their NDIS Goals.

What We’re Looking For To thrive in this role, you’ll bring:

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

- Solid documentation and reporting abilities

- A positive, interactive attitude that encourages and uplifts clients

- Initiative to advocate for clients and ensure quality care

- Flexibility and adaptability in challenging situations

- A knack for organising and actioning daily tasks

- Reliability and the ability to work unsupervised

Desirable Skills & Experience:

- Prior experience in the care sector

- Knowledge of supporting individuals with behaviours of concern

- Personal or professional experience in disability support

- Medication support experience (or willingness to train)

- Mental health first aid experience is ideal but not required

Why Join Us?

We offer

- Flexible hours to suit your schedule

- Travel reimbursements

- Free training and upskilling opportunities

- Further employment opportunities

- A healthy work-life balance

- Supportive team culture

Requirements To be considered, you’ll need:

- A current or willingness to obtain:

- NDIS VIC Worker Screening.

- CPR & First Aid Certificates.

- Working With Children’s Check.

- A driver’s license and access to your own vehicle.

📌 Disability Support Worker - Southeastern Suburb · Casual (Pakenham)
🏢 The Disability Company (VIC
📍 Pakenham

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