Description:
About the role
We are seeking experienced and qualified support workers to join our rover team in Bunbury to cover overnight sleep shifts. As a rover, your experience, skills and knowledge, will enable you to provide shift coverage at any of Activ’s accommodation homes in the Bunbury region, ranging from Australind in the North to Usher in the South.
As a Rover you will have a set roster pattern, however each shift could be at a different home. In addition to your rostered hours, you will have the opportunity to pick up more work if desired.
The below roster patterns are currently available:
- Option 1 – 60 hour fortnight - Click here to view Roster Pattern Option 1
- Week 1: Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday
- Week 2: Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday
- Option 2 – 50 hour fortnight - Click here to view Roster Pattern Option 2
- Week 1: Saturday, Monday, Tuesday
- Week 2: Monday, Tuesday
- Option 3 – 50 hour fortnight - Click here to view Roster Pattern Option 3
- Week 1: Friday, Saturday, Monday, Tuesday
- Week 2: Friday
Please note that for overnight sleep shifts, during the sleep period you stay at the accommodation home in your own private room.
What you need:
- Reside locally in the Bunbury region
- Full unlimited work rights
- Qualified in Cert 3 Individual Support/Disability
- 2+ years' experience in disability or aged care is highly desired
- Willingness to support customers of any gender
- Experience working with a diverse range of customers, including assisting with personal care (showering, toileting, changing) and domestic duties (meal preparation and housekeeping)
- Valid driver's licence and willingness to use your private vehicle (with rebates available)
What we offer:
- Base pay rate of $32.41 per hour, plus 15% loading for afternoon/night shifts increasing the hourly rate to $36.27
- Salary-sacrificing options up to $18,550 to increase your take-home pay
- Options for true work-life balance with your choice of 5-6 shifts a fortnight, plus ability to pick up extra shifts if desired
- Whether experienced or new, you will receive training through Activ’s RTO
- Save thousands a year through our partner discounts on everyday expenses
- Free health hotline with unlimited 24x7 confidential health advice for yourself and your adult family members.
- An accepting and open environment to work and thrive in while giving back to the community
But wait, there's more! To compliment your existing skills, experience, and training, and to set you up for success, we will provide you with training in:
- Medication Administration
- PEG Feeding
- Bowel Care
- Catheter Care
- Dementia Awareness
- Dysphagia Management
- Manual Handling
- Diabetes Management
- Epilepsy Awareness & Midazolam
- Positive Behaviour Support
Interested? Apply now to see the difference that you can make in the lives of our many customers in the Bunbury region!
As a part of the recruitment process, you will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a video interview. All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and be willing to get or already have:
- National Police Clearance
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module
To deliver the best service for our customers, we strive toward a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we support. We are an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
Activ reserves the right to remove advertising and/or commence the selection process before the application close date.