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 north-eastern Melbourne.

- 55-year-old male participant.
- Kangaroo Ground location.
- Wednesday(s) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm preferred. Possibility of a different day if required.
- Motor Neurone Disease (MND) diagnosis and experience preferred.
- Female support worker(s) preferred.
- Requires supervision when mobilising (unable to use mobility aid).
- Requires basic personal care including with showering, basic toileting and basic domestic assistance.
- Tasks may include: transfer out of bed, prepare/set up breakfast, showering, basic toileting (pulling up pants), dressing, assistance with eating.
- Participant hobbies/interests include: AFL (Brisbane Lions supporter), sport.
- Support worker must be comfortable with dogs (no risk).
- 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 Worker who possesses 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 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Do you have any experience with Motor Neurone Disease (MND)?
• Are you available to work Wednesday(s) from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm? If you are not available Wednesday, what day are you available (same time)?
• Are you comfortable providing personal care (showering, basic toileting, etc)?
• Do you have any experience with/are you comfortable to perform basic meal preparation (preparing/setting up breakfast?).
• Do you follow AFL? If yes, what team do you support? Participant also has an interest in other sports.
• Have you read the job advertisement?

Work Location: In person