Disability Support Worker

We Care Staffing Solutions; Geelong; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

We Care Staffing Solutions is seeking an in-home Disability Support Worker/Domestic Assistant in the Barwon Heads area, with casual shifts from 30 minutes to 4 hours per visit. You will support 1-3 clients in their homes, performing domestic tasks and personal care, with a focus on reliability and consistent schedules.

Eligible applicants will have Cert III in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent, plus experience in disability or aged care.

Qualifications

• Minimum Cert III in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent.
• Experienced in Disability, Aged Care, Individual Support or Community Services.
• Current First Aid / CPR and Manual Handling.
• Current Police Check (or willingness to obtain).
• NDIS Screening Check
• Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• Driver's license and reliable vehicle (preferred).
• Travel is required.
• Role requires a female support worker in accordance with the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth) – Sec 30.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home respite and personal care (showering, dressing, grooming).
• Assist with meal preparation and light domestic tasks.
• Support with community access and social activities.
• Promote independence and skill-building.
• Follow care plans and maintain documentation.

Skills

Disability care

Aged care

Community services

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)

Job description

Role:Disability Support Worker/Domestic Assistant

Location: Barwon Heads, Corio and surrounding suburbs

Position: Casual

About Us:

We Care Staffing is a leading Health Care Organization providing care professionals to individuals and health care organizations in Victoria, ACT, NSW and QLD.

Our focus is on supporting those in need to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want.

About the Role:

This is an ideal role for those wanting a little extra income or side hustle and helping the community out at the same time. You will be working regularly with 1-3 clients, in their homes, from 30min to 4 hrs per visit, providing domestic assistance, completing duties such as:

Meal preparation (not complete food service)

Vacuuming and Mopping

Light house cleaning

Dishwashing

Clothes and linen, washing and ironing

Bed making.

Internal window cleaning

Unaccompanied shopping& bill paying

Clients like routine and get comfort out of seeing the same people at the same time, so you will be assigned specific clients, and providing the services at the same time either on a weekly or fortnightly rotation. Reliability is KEY.

Clients prefer their services between the hours of 8:30am - 7:0pm Monday to Sunday, so the successful applicant must be available to pick up shifts during those hours. For flexibility, you must be available at least two to three days a week.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide In home respite service and personal care (showering, dressing, grooming)

Assist with meal preparation and light domestic tasks

Support with community access and social activities

Promote independence and skill-building

Follow individual care plans and maintain accurate documentation

About You:

Minimum Cert III in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent

Experienced in Disability, Aged Care, Individual Support or Community Services

Current First Aid / CPR and Manual Handling

Current Police Check (or willingness to obtain)

NDIS Screening Check

Working With Children Check (WWCC)

Driver's license and reliable vehicle (preferred)

Compassionate, reliability and a committed to person-centered care

Required to travel

Due to the personal care needs of the clients, this role requires a female support worker in accordance with the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth), Section 30.

Quality Care| Respect| Reliability| Accountability| Excellence| Commitment

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