I am offering a unique and rewarding opportunity to join me and my amazing team, as a support worker. The position is casual however we are seeking individuals who are looking for long-term employment.
I am a warm, friendly, positive, fun-loving, sincere, and genuine lady in her 40’s who loves life and all it has to offer and am looking for someone with a similar outlook on life to join my team of support workers.
I am in an electric wheelchair with hemiplegia. I currently have a very small team of support care, who are kind, energetic, committed, reliable, trustworthy, honest, dependable and dedicated. They have strong character and integrity, pleasant nature, kind and warm hearted. They also have a fun, positive and encouraging personality, with a can-do and will-do outlook as well as a sense of humour and are fun loving. They value open, honest, truthful, respectful, transparent 2-way communication and its importance. They ensure my physical and emotional welfare and well-being. They provide me with an excellent level of care and support, and we enjoy doing life together.
We are looking for people with these valuable qualities to join us.
This is a unique position in the sense that it’s not your average run of the mill support care role. As such, I require more intricate and complex assistance in my day to day life and running of my home. In essence, I require carers to be an extension of myself in areas that I am unable to perform.
Duties will include but are not limited to:
- Personal care
- Food preparation / cooking
- Domestic cleaning
- Assistance with hydrotherapy
- Assistance with physiotherapy
- Assistance with occupational therapy
- Traveling to and assistance with social outings and events
- Hoist transfers with slings
- Assisting day-to-day running of the home
- Running errands
- Help me to achieve personal goals
- Assisting with care of the family dogs including food, water and walks.
To be considered for this position you MUST have:
- Valid and current full drivers licence
- Valid and current WWVP
- Valid and current first aid certificate
Other important attributes to be successful for this position include:
- Fast learner
- Organised / planning skills / time management skills
- Attention to detail
- Able to show and take initiative
- Able to work as part of a team
- Hardworking / energetic
- Work systematically and methodically
- Excellent communication skills
- Follow workplace practices and policies
- Professionally discrete in all matters and situations, ensuring confidentiality is maintained at all times.
- Follow written and verbal instructions
- Teachable, correctable and adaptable
Shifts are currently routinely scheduled but are subject to slight changes to start and finishes times.
Sleepover shifts are part of rostering on an irregular basis with as much notice given where possible.
Current overview of shifts we are currently trying to fill:
Monday: 09.00-6.00pm
Tuesday: 09.00-6.00pm
Wednesday: 09.00-5.15pm
Thursday: 0900-6.00pm
Saturday: 09.00-5.00pm
interstate travel will pop up from time to time as I really enjoy getting out of town and visiting family and friends.
Travel can vary from a day trip down the coast to a few weeks away. Taking my carers with me on interstate trips is vital as it enables me to enjoy new experiences and make new memories.
As this is a casual position you may be required for hours including but are not limited to day time, evening and sleepover shifts, both weekdays and weekends.
We are looking for someone with availability across these shifts.
We strive to provide a healthy, happy, safe and comfortable working environment. As such we encourage everyone to be respectful of each other and the work/home space.
Acceptance and sense of belonging are very important to us and we feel that positivity, uplifting, encouraging and supporting each other are essential components of teamwork and maintaining a healthy work environment.
Female support workers are preferred.
Pay rate: $30 per hour
Evening, weekend and public holiday penalty rates apply.
If you think you fit these criteria and would make an excellent addition to my team, please forward your resume and cover letter outlining why you feel you would be suited for this role with all qualifications to Kate at: [email protected]