Disability Support Specialist - SIL & Community Access

Mycare Keeper; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee mentoring program

Flexible working arrangements

Training and development opportunities

Penalty rates where applicable

Job summary

MyCare Keeper in Port Macquarie is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to assist participants in Supported Independent Living (SIL) and provide community-based support. You will help with daily living tasks, personal care, meal preparation, transport, and accurate daily records.

A minimum Certificate III in Disability, current First Aid/CPR, NSW Driver Licence, NDIS Worker Screening Check and National Police Certificate are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum Certificate III in Disability or an equivalent qualification.
• Current First Aid & CPR
• Current NSW Driver Licence
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Current National Police Certificate
• Own reliable vehicle
• Proof of COVID-19 immunisation
• Previous experience in aged care or disability support is preferred
• Employee mentoring program
• Flexible working arrangements
• Training and development opportunities
• Penalty rates where applicable
• Variety of shift options

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care and daily living support
• Assisting participants with household tasks
• Supporting participants to access the community
• Driving participants in your own vehicle, with travel reimbursed
• Preparing meals
• Providing medication assistance
• Completing accurate daily records and documentation
• Supporting participants to achieve their individual goals and live as independently as possible

Skills

Personal care

Daily living support

Communication

Record keeping

Driving

Education

Certificate III in Disability

Job description

MyCare Keeper in Port Macquarie is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to assist participants in Supported Independent Living (SIL) and provide community-based support. You will help with daily living tasks, personal care, meal preparation, transport, and accurate daily records.

A minimum Certificate III in Disability, current First Aid/CPR, NSW Driver Licence, NDIS Worker Screening Check and National Police Certificate are required.