Job Description

Are you looking for a well-paid job with flexible hours?
I am a disabled woman and I am looking for 1-2 people (preferably female) to be part of a small team to work with me. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with people to enable them to live and fully participate in their community. I like to have people working with me who I can have interesting conversations with, and we can have a good laugh!

I need people to meet my personal care support needs, help with managing my home and courtyard garden, and to assist me from time to time with getting out and about. Although I no longer work, I am often involved in disability advocacy activities.

The role primarily involves doing full personal care including toileting, showering and dressing . A hoist is available for doing transfers however you will still be required to do some manual handling and lifting. I weigh around 60 kgs so you need to be strong. You will also need to be able to cook, and do some household tasks as needed. Previous experience in a similar role is preferred but not essential as training is provided and will build upon any experience you already have.

You could be involved in additional tasks and activities, depending on your availability and interests. I enjoy getting out and about. I am involved in disability advocacy and I like to catch up with family and friends, so sometimes I need to travel out of town. I need people to drive me in my car, so ideally you will have a full driver's licence. I like to go away on short breaks - then I take a carer with me (in addition to their wages I pay carer's expenses, eg food and accommodation) - maybe you are up for that?

I require support assistance 4x a day, 7 days a week (eg morning, lunch, dinner and bed). There is a roster that is negotiated fortnightly. Individual shift start/finish times are flexible depending on what the worker and I need. It would be beneficial to live near West End or have your own transport. The outline of the roster (with approximate times) is as follows:

Weekdays -

Morning 8.00 am - 10.30 am
Lunch 12.30 pm - 2.00 pm
Dinner 5.30 pm - 7.30 pm (includes cooking a meal)
Bed 9.45 pm - 11.15 pm.

Weekends -

Saturday and Sunday 8.00 am - 2.00 pm approximately OR split shifts (8.00 am - 10.30 am, 12.30 pm - 2.00 pm)
Saturday and Sunday 10 pm - 11.15 pm approximately

I currently have a small team of support workers - this role is ongoing (permanent).

Choose the hours that will work for you. I am happy to discuss your availability. As part of a team, you will be asked to provide some flexibility in covering other shifts within your availability as needed when other staff are sick or away.

If you are a good fit for this position and looking for super flexible, well-paid work - Apply now!

Support Worker Needed