Placement Opportunities for Disability Students

CBCHS is a for-cause, not-for-profit organisation providing a wide range of allied health, dental, child development, disability and aged care services to more than 15,000 clients every year in and around the City of Kingston. Many of our clients are differently abled, socially isolated, financially disadvantaged or exposed to other socio-economic vulnerabilities. Our head office is in Parkdale with programs and services also offered at Chelsea, Clarinda, Mentone, Cheltenham, Clayton and Edithvale.

We are a values driven organisation with a reputation for service innovation and quality. We are a flexible and inclusive employer that values and supports workforce diversity. We strongly support equal opportunity and encourage applications from all people including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, those with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ community, and people with a disability.

The purpose of the student is to assist with the aims and objectives of Central Bayside Community Health Services (Adult Community Options) by supporting groups and clients with various activities and tasks.

• Assist Client Support Workers/ Professionals and/ or clients with activities as per program;
• If required, and if consented to by the client, assist with personal care, such as meal assistance and personal hygiene;
• Support the rights of people with a disability, in accordance with the Charter of Human Rights;
• Support client choice and control under the supervision of Client Support Workers/ Professionals;
• Follow all ACO and CBCHS policies and procedures;
• Undertake other relevant duties, projects and initiatives, which are consistent with placement requirements.

• Currently undertaking study relevant to the Disability field;
• Empathy, flexibility and confidentiality are necessary qualities, in fulfilling the stated objectives;
• All students completing placement within ACO will need to provide an NDIS Clearance prior to commencing with CBCHS;
• Current First Aid and CPR is desirable but not necessary;
• Possession of current Victorian Driver’s Licence is desirable but not necessary.

All applications require an up to date resume and cover letter to be submitted.

To successfully apply for this position you will be required to attach a copy your current enrolment within the application process.

If you have completed the NDIS Worker Orientation Module and/ or recent Hand Hygiene and Infection Control training please also upload these with your qualifications.

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