Disability Support Worker

Right at Home Hilton Head/Savannah; Port Macquarie; Remote; AUD 48,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Right at Home Hilton Head/Savannah is seeking experienced Disability Support Workers to provide caring, compassionate in-home aged care and disability support across Australia. Our goal is to help clients live independently at home while enhancing their social life and sense of belonging.

Duties include personal care, social support, meal preparation, medication assistance, respite, domestic tasks and safe transportation.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or higher in Aged Care or Disability Services.
• Current Australian National Police Check.
• First Aid and CPR certificate (current or willing to obtain).
• Be authorised to work in Australia.
• Valid Australian Driver's Licence and access to a reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Personal Care
• Social support
• Meal Preparation
• Medication Assistance (prompt)
• Respite
• Domestic Assistance
• Transportation to appointments and shopping
• Develop a plan with the client to improve their lives and follow it daily

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Time management

Autonomy

Education

Certificate III or higher in Aged Care or Disability Services

Tools

Driver's license

Smartphone

Job description

• We are looking for experienced Disability Support Workers who are enthusiastic about providing a caring, compassionate, respectful and high-quality service in Aged Care and Disability Support. Our priority is to help our clients living empowered and independently at home and also improving their social lives, making them feel like they belong and are part of society.

  Right at Home is a leading approved provider of qualityin-home care, with a strong reputation for trust, reliability and service quality in the community. We provide dementia care, domestic support, companionship and socialisation, personal care, post-operative care, disability support, and skilled nursing. Our tailored services help people all over Australia to maintain independence, and a healthy, fulfilling lifestyle.

  Why Join Us

  • Salary: $34.86-45.76 per hour + KM + Super!
  • Paid time in between back-to-back clients!
  • Broken Shift Allowance!
  • Rewards and Recognition Programs
  • Paid E-learning training (conditions apply)
  • Consistent and ongoing hours
  • Flexible working conditions to fit in with your routine and offer a healthy work-life balance
  • Rewarding role in providing care to those who need it!
  • Exceptional working environment
  • Engaging team environment, ongoing support from office staff in a respectful workplace culture.
  • Multiple casual positions and flexible shifts are available.

  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES as a personal care worker may include:

  • Personal Care
  • Social support
  • Meal Preparation
  • Medication Assistance (prompt)
  • Respite
  • Domestic Assistance
  • Transportation to appointments and shopping
  • Develop a plan along with the client to improve their lives and follow it on a daily basis

  Requirements

  • Valid Australian Drivers License and access to a reliable vehicle
  • Certificate III or higher in Aged Care or Disability Services.
  • Satisfactory Australian National Police Check.
  • Current or willing to obtain a First Aid and CPR certificate.
  • Smart mobile phone.
  • Be authorised to work in Australia

  A successful candidate will have the following:

  • Ability to provide personal and domestic care with joy and kindness - Empathy is essential!!!
  • A passion for respectfully empowering and caring for people.
  • Excellent written and verbal skills as you will have to communicate with clients and our team.
  • Able to work autonomously and as part of a team.
  • High level of time management and organisational ability.
  • Willingness to participate in further training and education opportunities.
  • Must live in the Northern Beaches of Sydney

  Job Type: Casual

  Salary: $34.86 $45.76 per hour

  Benefits:

  • Professional development assistance

  Schedule:

  • Shift work

  Licence/Certification:

  • Certificate III or higher in Aged Care or Disability (Required)
  • Driver Licence and Car (Required)

  Work Authorisation:

  • Australia (Required)

  Work Location: On the road