AtLa Vita Care, our vision is to empower and celebrate abilities creating a world that sees the person not the disability.
We are committed to understanding our client's unique aspirations and assisting them in achieving their goals.
We prioritise the growth and development of our staff to ensure they have the skills and capability to deliver positive outcomes for our clients.
Why Join Us?
Exceptional Team -
Join a capable and compassionate team, where we are committed to strengthening our ranks with part-time permanent staff members.
Strong Values
– We are an ethical organisation the values fair compensation for our workers, actively nurtures our support workers and firmly upholds a person-centred philosophy.
Rewarding Work
- You will receive training and development opportunities that will help you to make a significant and meaningful difference.
Plenty of Work Available
-This role offers casual work working a range of shifts including sleepover shifts.
About the Opportunity
La Vita Care are seeking experienced Disability Support Workers with a background in Mental Health to cover shifts at our Blackburn site. The current vacancy is for shifts from Monday to Sunday from 6.30pm to 9.30pm.
You will support multiple clients with varying high complex disabilities.
The ability to slow down and hold a descent conversation across a variety of topics and enjoy a laugh is valued as well as your capacity to quickly understand and respond to changing client social, emotional, physical, and medical support needs.
Applicants should be prepared to support our clients with activities of daily living such as:
- Personal care including manual handling, using a ceiling hoist (experience essential)
- Medication support
- Meal assistance
- Domestic duties
In addition, applicants should also be prepared to support our clients with their dog, including assistance with walking and removal and disposal of animal waste.
This is an exciting opportunity as you provide our clients with support that enables them to live a truly independent life in their own home.
Start as soon as possible and enjoy a competitive rate of pay.
The position will commence in a casual capacity with Permanent part-time opportunities in the future.
Skills & Experience
- Cert IV in Disability or a relevant qualification and a minimum of 6mths experience in the sector
- Proven can-do, positive and willing attitude
- Demonstrated ability to communicate well with others.
- Friendly disposition and engaging manner
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Current First Aid Training
- Ability to work autonomously
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Disability Support Worker - Blackburn in Melbourne employer: La Vita Care
At La Vita Care, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that champions the growth and development of our staff while fostering a compassionate and ethical work environment. Our commitment to fair compensation and a person-centred philosophy ensures that our Disability Support Workers in Blackburn and Heidelberg not only make a meaningful impact in the lives of our clients but also enjoy ample training opportunities and a supportive team culture. Join us to be part of a rewarding journey where your skills will help empower individuals to live their best lives.
