Female Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Support Worker (Casual)

Supporting Abilities for Everyone (S.A.F.E.) is seeking a passionate Disability Support Worker to join the team, located throughout Eastern-Melbourne.

- Female participant.
- Mooroolbark location.
- Day(s)/time(s) to be confirmed. Likely to require 24/7 support, therefore including overnights.
- Motor Neurone Disease (MND) diagnosis and experience required.
- Tasks include: To be confirmed, more information to come.
- Support requirements expected to increase over time.
- Possibility for additional work with other participants nearby.

We are looking for a competent, enthusiastic and reliable Support Workers who possess the right empathy, interpersonal skills and ethics to prioritise the care of our clients.

Essential Selection Criteria (or willingness to obtain):

• Current First Aid and CPR certificate.
• Current National Police Check
• Current Working with Children Check (Employee status/if working with participants <18 years of age).
• Valid Australian Driver’s License.
• A reliable vehicle with Comprehensive Car Insurance (to transport participants).
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check (Approximately $123).
• Fully vaccinated against Covid-19 (minimum of two doses).
• The right to work in Australia.

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $40.00 – $80.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Are you trained/do you have any experience with BiPAP and NIV?
• Are you trained/do you have any experience with manual handling, specifically hoisting?
• Are you trained/do you have any experience with PEG/PEJ feeding?
• Have you read the job advertisement?
• Do you have any experience with Motor Neurone Disease (MND)? If yes, how long?
• What days and times are you available to work?
• Are you available for overnight shifts? Unsure if inactive or active overnights at this stage.
• Are you trained/do you have any experience with medication administration?

Work Location: In person