Compassionate Disability Support Worker (Casual)

Elevate Independence Pty Ltd; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Elevate Independence Pty Ltd in Denham Court/Leppington seeks a casual support worker to assist a participant with personal care, transfers, meals, domestic tasks and community access, always respecting independence, privacy and dignity. Shifts are 9am–2pm, with possible Saturdays, paid under the SCHADS Award.

You will build rapport through respectful conversation, keep clear progress notes and follow support plans.

Qualifications

• Experience in disability support and personal care tasks.
• Current driver’s license and comprehensive car insurance.
• Vehicle must be roadworthy and suitable for client transport.
• Australian work rights and ability to obtain checks.
• Clear spoken and written English for safe communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care, including showering, while protecting the participant’s privacy, dignity, choices and independence.
• Provide safe transfer support by following current individual support and transfer instructions within your training and competency.
• Assist with meal preparation, domestic tasks and everyday household routines.
• Support community access and the participant’s chosen community and cultural connections.
• Provide safe transport to and from medical appointments.
• Build rapport through warm, respectful conversation, keep clear factual progress notes and follow support plans and safe work practices.

Skills

Personal care

Rapport building

English proficiency

Safety awareness

Job description

Elevate Independence Pty Ltd in Denham Court/Leppington seeks a casual support worker to assist a participant with personal care, transfers, meals, domestic tasks and community access, always respecting independence, privacy and dignity. Shifts are 9am–2pm, with possible Saturdays, paid under the SCHADS Award.

You will build rapport through respectful conversation, keep clear progress notes and follow support plans.