Salary : We pay above the award, dependant on your qualifications and experience. $40 – $50 per hour Interested in a Rewarding Career and/or Sea Change? Full time or part time positions. Join a great team in Venus Bay, South Gippsland, Victoria. Work with a team of Registered Nurses (RNs) and Disability Support Workers (SWs) to assist a local gentleman in maintaining an interesting and fulfilling life. The successful applicant will be competent in working hands on and supporting him to maintain his independence within his home and the community. You will be passionate about community inclusion and confident in taking the initiative. About Adam Support We are a small organisation providing direct support for a gentleman with complex disabilities. This support provides him with assistance to live in his own home, access his community and follow his dreams and interests. Our culture Adam Support is committed to developing a culture that recognises diversity and treats our client and staff with respect. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and support an inclusive approach in the workplace. We celebrate our diversity and welcome all staff regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity and lifestyle choices. About the gentleman you will be supporting He is 52 years old, interested in The Arts, culture, and social issues. He has severe epilepsy, apraxia, poor cognition, is non-verbal and communicates with support. He is an accomplished writer and poet, having published three poetry books. Epilepsy impacts him daily and this is supported by regular and PRN medication as required with the assistance of his team of RNs and SWs. How you'll make an impact You will work constructively with the team of SWs and RNs and work collaboratively with them to: Assist the gentleman with his daily activities of living and lead a full and rewarding life. Maintain accurate record keeping, i.e., Day to day diary, general information, reports etc. As a patient, flexible and understanding individual with a supportive and caring nature, ideally with experience within the disability sector, you'll have: The ability to listen and work collaboratively with the gentleman and his staff. Commitment to the rights of people with disabilities to live dignified lives. Good communication skills. The ability to think outside the square. The ability to accept responsibility. The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and cope with the physical demands of the job A valid driver's licence. A first aid certificate. Australian Residency Status or valid Australian Working Rights. TO APPLY If this sounds like the ideal role for you and you have the skills and experience, we are looking for, we would love to hear from you. So, don't delay, apply today. We are deeply committed to keeping our client safe and so we require all Adam Support staff to hold Proof of working rights in Australia, Employee Working with Children Check card issued in the State of Victoria, Current Police and Driving check and Full COVID vaccinations. For more information, or to apply, contact either: General Manager Alex on 0400 753 502 Email: alex@adamsupport.org.au or President Les on 0417 572 475 Email: admin@adamsupport.org.au
