Disability Support Worker

genU; City of Devonport; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Purchased leave options

Discounts

University Study Discount

Wellbeing support

Referral bonus

Job summary

genU is seeking passionate Disability Support Workers for the Hobart region to assist clients with personal care, community access and person-centred supports. You’ll help foster independence and empower clients to meet goals, within a supportive team.

Availability for morning, day and evening shifts is essential. The role is casual with benefits including salary packaging and superannuation. Trainings and checks are provided to support an accessible recruitment process for all applicants.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Disability or Certificate III or higher in Individual Support/Aged Care/Community Services or similar - or willing to obtain
• Current First Aid Level 2 and CPR Certificate
• HLTAAP001 Recognising Healthy Body Systems
• HLTHPS006 Assist Clients with Medication
• HLTWHS005 - Conduct Manual Tasks Safely
• Current Working with Vulnerable Peoples Check with NDIS endorsement
• Police check(s) if required
• NDIS Worker Screening Check and Orientation Module Certificate may be required

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with activities of daily living including medication, personal care, food preparation and hygiene
• Promote development of independent living skills
• Maintain written records and notes per support plan
• Undertake relevant household tasks with client participation

Skills

Availability for shifts

Person-centred care

Education

Certificate IV in Disability or Certificate III in Individual Support/Aged Care/Community Services

Tools

First Aid Level 2 and CPR

HLTAAP001 Recognising Healthy Body Systems

HLTHPS006 Assist Clients with Medication

HLTWHS005 Conduct Manual Tasks Safely

Working with Vulnerable Peoples Check (NDIS)

Job description

Location: Litarimirina Country - North West Tasmania - Ulverstone - Deloraine
Salary: $35.10 - $36.20 per hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging Benefits
Employment status: Casual
Job number: 3695

Hey you!

genU is looking for passionate, inclusive Disability Support Workers for our Hobart region, to enhance the lives of our clients by providing personal care, community access and person-centred supports. You will foster independent living skills and empower your clients to make choices that lead to fulfilment and achievement of individual goals.

We are looking for Disability Support Workers who have availability and flexibility to work morning, day and evening shifts.

What you’ll do

• Assist clients in undertaking a range of activities of daily living including medication, personal & self-care, food preparation & mealtime assistance, dressing & maintenance of personal hygiene
• Promote development and maintenance of independent living skills
• Receipt and maintenance of written records in accordance with guidelines including- medical records, health and safety concerns, notes on behaviours as per support plan
• Undertake physical household tasks with clients participating where possible

What you’ll bring

• Certificate IV in Disability or Certificate III or higher in Individual Support/Aged Care/Community Services or similar - or willing to obtain
• Current First Aid Level 2 and CPR Certificate
• HLTAAP001 Recognising Healthy Body Systems
• HLTHPS006 Assist Clients with Medication
• HLTWHS005 - Conduct Manual Tasks Safely
• Current Working with Vulnerable Peoples Check with NDIS endorsement
• Satisfactory completion of a police check(s) if required

(You’ll also need an NDIS Worker Screening Check and Orientation Module Certificate – but don’t worry, we’ll help guide you through this.)

Why you’ll love working at genU

At genU, we’re committed to creating a welcoming, safe, and respectful space where everyone is empowered to play their part in the important work that we do.

We welcome diversity in all its forms including disability, culture, gender, age, sexuality and religion and celebrate the unique perspectives and experience each of us brings.

You’ll also get

• Salary packaging - up to $15,900 tax-free plus meal/entertainment benefits
• Purchased leave options - the ability to buy additional annual leave to support work-life balance and flexibility.
• Discounts - savings at 450+ retailers including Coles, Woolworths & JB Hi-Fi
• University Study Discount - Enjoy a 25% fee reduction for undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Torrens University.
• Wellbeing support - 24/7 access to a holistic employee assistance program
• Referral bonus - bring great people with you and be rewarded

We are committed to ensuring an accessible recruitment experience. If you need any adjustments or have specific accessibility requirements at any stage of the process, please contact our team at [e-mail] or 03 5249 6119