Job Description

🌟 Support Worker – Casual

📍 Location: Telarah | 🕒 Casual (with potential for Permanent Part-Time)

📅 Applications Open: Now | 📌 Positions Available: 2+

Are you a compassionate, reliable, and fun individual who thrives in a supportive team environment? We’re looking for Support Workers who are ready to make a meaningful difference in someone’s life.

This is a casual position with a clear pathway to permanent part-time after a successful 3-month period. We currently have at least two positions available.

🕘 Shift Requirements

Day Shift: 06:00 – 14:00

Non-Active Sleepover Shift: 14:00 – 06:00 (next day)

Flexible availability is essential across a 24/7 roster.

👥 Our Matching Process

We take client compatibility seriously. Our structured onboarding includes:

1. Interview – Assess alignment and suitability. 📅 Interviews will be held as applications are received
2. Observation Session – 1-hour session with the client to assess comfort and compatibility.
3. Debrief – Meet with Manager Donna to reflect and decide on next steps.
4. Employment Offer – If successful, an offer will be extended and a contract must be signed within 24 hours.
5. Onboarding Finalisation – All onboarding requirements must be completed within 3 days of receiving your contract offer.

⏳ Don’t delay submitting your application – positions will be filled quickly.

💼 About You

1. Female (client preference)
2. Honest, respectful of boundaries, and a great sense of humour
3. A fun, engaging personality and a great companion
4. Confident with personal care and manual handling
5. Able to cook, clean, and manage a household
6. Tech-savvy and a strong team player
7. Professional appearance (scrubs required from first training shift)
8. Able to maintain compassionate yet professional boundaries

🧠 Key Responsibilities & Required Experience

This role involves supporting a client with complex physical support needs. Applicants must have demonstrated experience in:

1. Supporting a full-time power wheelchair user, including safe operation and mobility assistance
2. Performing 1-person assist for all Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): toileting, showering, dressing, grooming, and continence support
3. Confident use of hoists, especially Pivot Hoist, following detailed manual handling plans
4. Feeding and meal preparation, including cooking for modified dysphagia diets
5. Administering medication and adhering to individual support plans
6. Completing clear, factual case notes, shift reports, and incident reports
7. Performing household tasks: cleaning, laundry, ironing, and preparing fresh, wholesome meals
8. Driving a wheelchair-accessible vehicle (training provided) for appointments and community outings
9. Implementing behaviour support strategies to promote emotional and mental well-being
10. Supporting community inclusion and social engagement
11. Understanding or willingness to learn person-centered active support
12. Demonstrating initiative, common sense, and a proactive approach to learning

✅ Essential Requirements

1. NDIS Worker Screening Check
2. First Aid Certificate & CPR – current within 12 months
3. Valid Driver’s License
4. Medication Management Training – current within 12 months
5. Manual Handling Training – current within 24 months
6. Infection Prevention & Control – current within 12 months
7. Cert III in Individual Support or equivalent
8. Minimum 2 years’ experience (especially with hoist/manual handling)
9. Completion of all 4 NDIS Commission eLearning Modules
10. Non-smoker (due to client’s sensory needs)

🌱 What We Offer

1. A supportive and respectful team culture
2. Structured onboarding and training
3. Opportunity to transition to permanent part-time
4. A chance to truly make a difference in someone’s life

📩 Ready to Apply?

If you meet and can demonstrate all criteria outlined in this ad, you are required to submit the following:

Cover Letter that includes:

1. Your ongoing availability
2. Any dates you are NOT available across December and January
3. A brief explanation of why you believe you are the best candidate for this role

Current CV that clearly demonstrates:

1. Your skills and knowledge competency as outlined in this advertisement
2. Your commitment to continuous professional development

📞 For enquiries, contact Manager Donna at 0410030186 and general enquiries to contact@yellowbird.au