A unique and rewarding opportunity to work with a teenage girl with high personal, social, and care needs, including non-verbal communication. Are you ready to shine bright and make a real difference in someone's life? Here's your chance to embark on a fulfilling journey as an in-home Disability Support Worker for a fantastic young girl with high care needs. We have a unique and rewarding opportunity for you to work with a teenage girl with high personal, social, and care needs, including non-verbal communication. If you have a positive, can-do attitude, a willingness to learn, and a desire to make a difference, please join our team as an in–home Disability Support Worker. Secure your spot with at least 20 hours per week in a role that can be tailored to fit your schedule, whether you're seeking a permanent position, casual work, or a contractor arrangement. Location: In-home care near the historic town of, Yackandandah, just 25 minutes from Wodonga & Beechworth 30 mins from Albury & Myrtleford We are a progressive family and care team providing care for our teen with physical challenges. We are seeking individuals with a positive, caring attitude and a desire to learn to join our small team of Home-Based Disability Support Workers. Experienced support workers, school leavers and students are welcome to apply. Benefits: Comprehensive on the job training provided. Financially rewarding remuneration, under SCHADS Award, ranging from Levels 3.1-5.2 depending on qualifications, experience & ability. - Extra financial and fringe benefits for those willing to commit to longer term employment. - Flexible working hours - day; overnight; weekend; short or long shifts. - Opportunity to Make a Difference as part of a supportive and inclusive team – - Opportunity to start your career as a Disability Support Worker or extend your experience and grow your career. - Add to your allied health, nursing, or support care study with real life experience. The Role: Based at the family home, you will be the cornerstone of support for an individual with high physical care needs, including non-verbal communication and assistance for all aspects of daily living, PEG feeding and more. Your role will include: 1. Learning the individual's communication systems and non-verbal cues to help facilitate everyday communication. 2. Providing person-centred care for every part of the individual's life. 3. Fostering a youthful and fun environment for our Young Person. 4. Ensuring holistic care with the family and care team. 5. Embracing a learning and flexible mindset. About You: A positive, can-do attitude and a willingness to learn are essential. No prior experience required. A stable and reliable work ethic. Comfortable with and willingness to adapt to non-verbal communication. Can recognize the individual beyond their disability. The capacity and strength to perform manual and hoist assisted handling. A resilient sense of self and emotional well-being. Key Selection Criteria Willingness to develop an understanding of disability and allied health care work. Ability and fitness to safely perform manual movements and hoist-assisted movements. Effectively communicate and be adaptable in how you communicate with our Young Person. Essential Criteria - WWCC, Police check, Current DL, First Aid level 2 & CPR certificates, working visa for non-residents. - Contractor rates negotiated within the NDIS price guide. Availability for before and after school, weekend, and overnight shifts How to Apply: If you are ready to be a source of inspiration for an individual with high care needs, we want to hear from you Please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing all the selection criteria and expressing your positive attitude, willingness to learn, and passion for making a difference by 20th May, 2024 to aliciatotalhrm.com.au. Successful applicants may be appointed prior to this date.