About us: 
Lumia Care is a leading innovator in Australian Healthcare. Comprising of ten organisations with a 65-year heritage across various healthcare sectors. With a substantial staffing base and national presence, we're on a trajectory of significant growth. We champion an inclusive, value-driven workplace, respecting our diverse team and the communities we serve. If you have a passion for healthcare and making a difference, Lumia Care is where you belong. 

About the role: 
We are currently seeking experienced, compassionate Community Support Workers to join our team located in Ivanhoe & Preston (City if Banyule and City of Darebin Council) to provide high-quality care to clients living with complex disabilities, including supporting individuals who are non-verbal.

• Care Program 1- INACTIVE NIGHTS:

  SHIFT 1 TUESDAY 10:00 PM  - WEDNESDAY – 11:00 AM
  SHIFT 2 WEDNESDAY 10:00 PM  - THURSDAY 11:00 AM
  

• CARE Program 2:

  SHIFT 1 MONDAY & WEDNESDAY - 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
  

The successful candidate must hold the below skillset:

• Bowel Care Management

• Catheter Care

• Manual Handling Hoist

• PEG Care (Feeding and PEJ tube).
  

What we can offer you:

• Start your career as a Support Worker and grow and upskill to new and exciting opportunities within the business.

• A casual opportunity with a potential to transition into Permanent Part Time Opportunity.

• Competitive rates.

• Organisational support by having dedicated mentors/team leaders.

• Paid induction and professional development training.

• Employee Referral Program.

• Workplace recognition- we value and look after our team members!

• Wide variety of shifts available.

Role responsibilities:

• Deliver support care to client with a high complex of disability

• Provide High care including domestic assistance, meal preparation, PEG Feeding, complex Bowel care, manual handling and companionship

• Support clients in our community needing assistance with social support, transport to appointments, shopping or community outings.

• Provide personal care to clients with dignity and respect such as assisting with showering, grooming and dressing.

• Interact respectfully with the client’s dog while supporting the client

What we are looking for:

• A passionate, caring and empathetic personality is a MUST.

• Fluent in English and very clear communicator

• Certificate III or IV in Community, Aged Care, Disability or equivalent is MUST

• A registered and insured vehicle

• A valid full or probationary Australian driver's license

• Willingness to learn new skills on the job through training.

• Experience in either aged care or community is highly desirable.

• Experience with high care clients is highly desirable.

• Current First Aid & CPR certificate (mandatory) or willing to obtain.

• Current Police Check (mandatory) or willing to obtain.

• NDIS Worker screening check or willing to obtain.

• Working with Children Check or willing to obtain.