Disability Support Worker

Lyft Community Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working conditions

Immediate Start

Job summary

Lyft Community Pty Ltd is seeking Disability Support Workers to support people with disabilities in Melbourne and surrounding areas. The role involves assisting with daily living, personal care, and community engagement, with a focus on respect for client rights and individual goals.

We welcome applicants who reflect client diversity and are willing to obtain necessary checks. Flexible hours and an immediate start are available to suit both clients and workers.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and ability to provide exceptional support to people with disability.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check or willingness to obtain.
• Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain.
• Current First Aid training.
• Current CPR training.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities including meals and personal care.
• Support individuals in everyday household tasks and meaningful engagement at home.
• Facilitate community participation and outings as required.
• Collaborate with a team to reflect clients' diverse needs and goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Personal care assistance

Flexible working hours

Active listening

Job description

SE Melbourne, North Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula

Flexible working conditions

Work for a team that makes a real difference

Immediate Start

Who we are:

LYFT Community is an innovative, passionate and genuine organisation whose primary focus is on supporting people with a disability to lead fulfilling, joyful lives.

We’re looking for Disability Support Workers who are passionate, dedicated and people-focused. People who understand the rights of people living with a disability, and want to deliver a great service that helps people thrive and achieve their goals.

Our team is committed to: supporting people with disabilities to live the life they choose and obtaining the best possible outcome for our client.

About the role:

Are you looking for a great opportunity to build a rewarding career where you can make a difference?

We have a number of vacancies opening up for Disability Support Workers with our growing clientele base . We support individuals to pursue their interests and dreams, develop new skills, achieve their lifestyle goals and be valued as equal citizens in the community.

We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.

Your role may involve providing assistance with all aspects of daily living including: meals, personal care, assistance with everyday household tasks, meaningful engagement within their home, engaging in the community (including but not limited to).

What we require:

• Successful applicants will be flexible in their working hours, possess excellent communication skills and demonstrate personal attributes and qualities to provide exceptional support and care to people with disability individually and within a team
• A current NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willing to obtain)
• Working with Children Check. (or willing to obtain)
• Current First Aid training
• Current CPR training
• International police check (if applicable)
• Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate or Immunisation evidence required
• Access to a car and drivers licence

Personal attributes:

• A positive, reliable, empathetic and proactive approach to supporting people of all ages and backgrounds living with a disability;
• Applicants who are compassionate, empathetic, understanding and exhibit self-initiative
• Proficiency in English, with strong communication skills and active listening for instructions