Disability Support Worker

I am a 58-year-old husband, father and friend who has enjoyed a fulfilling career and a vibrant life. I am currently in hospital following a high-level spinal injury and will soon return to my family home in a suburb of the Wanneroo Shire, where I live with my wife. As a tetraplegic, I will require a dedicated team of support workers to assist me with my daily activities, to help me maintain health, wellness and fitness and continue to enjoy an inspired life.

I enjoy connecting with nature, whether bush or beach, and with your assistance to adhere to my prescribed daily maintenance and training program in the home and at the gym, I will eventually be able to return to some of the physical outdoor activities I gain enjoyment from such as off-road cycling and swimming. I value quality time with friends and family, am an enthusiastic conversationalist and have a keen sense of humour. I am interested in most sport, and enjoy live music, festivals : music / vaudeville / comedy, live theatre, art exhibitions and delicious, nutritious food.

The support I am needing by a small, motivated team includes assisting with my mobility and transfer needs with use of a hoist, personal care such as showering and grooming, home duties such as meal preparation, feeding and hydrating, and general housework and cleaning. Experience with supporting someone in this regard is essential. I also need support to access my local community. I would like to develop my confidence to navigate the local area more independently, to connect with local sporting and community groups and participate in fitness programs.

Your personal qualities will include being mature, experienced, calm, rational and responsible, with a keen interest in health and fitness and the ability to both demonstrate initiative and accept instruction.

• Essential requirements
• First Aid
• Manual handling including use of a hoist
• Experience and / or qualifications within the disability sector
• A valid driver's license
• Desired requirements
• A formal or informal background and interest in anatomy and physiology eg : nursing, sports medicine, sports training
• Formal or informal experience and interest in Spinal Injury / tetraplegia.
• Autonomic Dysreflexia awareness and training
• High / Low Blood Pressure regulation awareness and training
• Pressure Care awareness and training
• Bladder and Bowel maintenance training
• Enjoy cycling, swimming and hiking
• Enjoy going to the gym
• Able to respond calmly to medical incidents
• Job Type
• Casual
• Salary
• 38.08 - $54.86 per hour
• Benefits
• Professional development assistance

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