Disability Support Worker

AbilityLiving-MyWay; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Referral program

Paid travel time

Buddy shifts and training

Job summary

AbilityLiving-MyWay Ltd. provides in-home and community support with a focus on person-centred care and choice. The role of Disability Support Worker involves assisting individuals with daily living tasks, personal care, mobility, medication support, and community participation across multiple Newcastle/Lake Macquarie locations.

Training provided and comprehensive induction accompany ongoing development. includes paid travel, penalty rates under the Home Care award, and a supportive team

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is preferred but training will be provided.
• Passionate about providing quality person centred support.
• Motivated with a great work ethic.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to build rapport with individuals with disabilities.
• Compassionate and patient demeanor with desire to make a positive difference.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; flexible and adaptable.
• Capability to access web-based App for roster and communications.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal support to individuals with disabilities; tasks could include daily living assistance.
• Personal care and hygiene support.
• Urinary and catheter care.
• Manual handling, transfers and hoisting.
• Assistance with medication.
• Community access and social participation.
• Assist with home exercise program.
• Domestic assistance and meal preparation.
• Implement individualized support plans with the individual and support team.
• Maintain accurate records and report concerns to supervisor.
• Foster positive relationships with individuals, families and stakeholders.

Skills

Person-centred support

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Compassionate and patient

Tools

NDIS Worker Check

Job description

• We invest in our staff, providing training and ongoing professional development, including comprehensive induction, buddy shifts, online learning and inhouse training.
• Supportive team environment, with quality after-hours support.
• Recognition and Rewards Program for quality work, worker of the month, your birthday and employment anniversaries.
• Paid travel time between participants and kilometres travelled.
• Increase your take home pay with Salary Sacrifice tax benefits, up to $15,900 + additional $2,650 meal & entertainment.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to you and your direct family.
• Employment Referral Program.

THE ROLE:

Job Title:Disability Support Worker

Contract Type:Casual or Permanent may be considered

Shift Availability:Weekdays, mornings, afternoons, weeknights and weekends.

Minimum shift engagement is 2 hours, which may involve supporting participants across multiple locations.

Location:Multiple locations in the surrounding areas of Newcastle and Lake Macquarie.

Remuneration:Paid under the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award (Home Care Employees), including penalty rates.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide personal support to individuals with disabilities, tasks could include:

• Assistance with daily living tasks.
• Personal care and hygiene.
• Urinary and catheter care.
• Manual handling, transfers, hoisting.
• Assistance with medication.
• Community access and social participation.
• Assist with home exercise program.
• Domestic assistance, meal preparation.
• Implement individualized support plans and goals in collaboration with the individual and their support team.
• Maintain accurate records of support provided and report any concerns or incidents to the appropriate supervisor.
• Foster positive relationships with individuals, their families, and other stakeholders.

ABOUT YOU:

• Experience in a similar role is preferred but not required as training will be provided.
• Passionate about providing quality person centred support.
• Motivated with a great work ethic.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish trust with individuals with disabilities.
• Compassionate and patient demeanor, with a genuine desire to make a positive difference in the lives of others.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, with a flexible and adaptable approach.
• Capability to access web-based App for roster and communications.

Additional criteria:

• Hold a current driver's licence and reliable transport for travel between participants.
• NDIS Worker Check (NDISWC).
• National Police Check.
• Working with Children Check (WWCC).
• NDIS Orientation Module.
• First Aid Certificate.

ABOUT US:

AbilityLiving-MyWay Ltd. was founded by an NDIS Participant, focusing on providing person-centred high quality care with choice and control. We are a charity not-for-profit organisation providing in home and community support to participants to assist with living an independent life. 'Your Lifestyle, Your Choice'.

If you would like further information, contact************@abilityliving-myway.org or phone [phone]***.

At AbilityLiving-MyWaywe embrace Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and promote diversity. We encourage people of all ages and abilities including those with lived experience or knowledge of disability to consider a career with us, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.