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Disability Support Workers Needed

Posted 13 days ago
We are searching for Disability Support Workers to work with our young brother-sister clients to help them with everyday tasks, transport and companionship - Located in Croydon.
Location
Croydon VIC
Employment
Part-time Casual
Salary
$35 - $44 per hour
At Lumia Care, we aspire to create a ‘new age of living’. Our proud and dedicated Home and Community Care team strives to deliver this vision to our clients within their private residential homes.

We are committed to providing our clients with the highest standards of care.
 
 We are currently recruiting for qualified Personal Care Assistants or Disability Support Workers to join our care team to help care for two young clients that are from the same family (brother and sister).  The family is located in Croydon, City of Maroondah.

Client One - Young Male with Disabilities -

Our male client needs help with navigating social media and help with community access (transport).  He is looking for someone to teach him life-skills and help him do everyday tasks. Must have full Australian Drivers License and vehicle fitted with 6 airbags. Must speak fluent English. Looking for someone on the younger side of life to be a peer to him preferably. Shifts are Monday-Thursday 2:45pm-6pm weekly.

Client Two - Young Female with MND and high-functioning Autism. She is looking for someone to assist her with personal care, grooming, companionship, meal preparation, shopping and pick up and drop off to school.  Manual wheelchair bound. Must have full Australian Drivers License and vehicle fitted with 6 airbags. Must speak fluent English. Looking for someone on the younger side of life to be a peer to him preferably. Her shifts are -
  • Monday- Friday 7:30- 9:30 am & 
  • Monday- Thursday 14:45pm - 6pm & 
  • Every second Saturday 10am-3:30 pm
We are looking for experienced carers as their mum is also not well so it is a complex household to work in and can be at times chaotic.

We are open to casual workers and can discuss the potential of part-time work for the right candidates.  We are looking for a team of carers to help this family so more than one role is available.

Benefits & perks

Why people choose to work with BlueCross

A pay rate above industry standards.
Generous travel allowance (where applicable)
Minimum shift length across all Melbourne Suburbs.
A buddy system and a supportive home care team.
Flexible hours around your lifestyle
A study support program to upskill.
Long-term career opportunities.
Continuous learning environment

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