Disability Support Worker

Healthcare Australia; Wodonga; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive agency rates

Weekly pay

QuickPay available on eligible shifts

Flexible shifts

Ongoing work with leading disability/`

eHCA app for shift management

Work close to home in Albury-Wodonga

Referral bonuses

Employee rewards programs

Dedicated support 24/7

Job summary

Healthcare Australia is seeking experienced Disability Support Workers for ongoing agency shifts across Albury, Wodonga and surrounding regional communities. You will provide person-centred support to participants with a range of disabilities, helping them achieve goals and maintain independence in SIL, residential and community settings.

We offer flexible shifts across days, afternoons, nights and weekends, competitive agency rates with weekly pay, and access to the eHCA app for easy shift

Qualifications

• Experience in disability, SIL, community care or aged care settings.
• Strong communication skills with a participant-centred approach.
• Reliable, adaptable and professional.
• Commitment to safety and quality of care.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to participants with physical, intellectual and psychosocial disabilities.
• Assist with personal care and daily living tasks.
• Support community access, social participation and wellbeing.
• Follow individual support and care plans and documentation requirements.
• Maintain accurate progress notes and documentation.
• Assist with medication where required.

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support, Disability, Community Services or equivalent

Job description

Healthcare Australia (HCA), Australia’s leading healthcare workforce provider, is seeking experienced Disability Support Workers for ongoing agency shifts across Albury, Wodonga and surrounding regional communities.

We are partnering with leading disability service providers to support participants in SIL, residential and community settings. If you’re looking for flexible agency work, extra shifts, or consistent ongoing opportunities, Healthcare Australia can help you build a roster that suits your lifestyle.

Why Join Healthcare Australia?

• Competitive agency rates with weekly pay
• QuickPay available on eligible shifts
• Flexible shifts across days, afternoons, nights and weekends
• Ongoing work with leading disability providers
• Easy shift management through the eHCA app
• Work close to home across Albury-Wodonga
• Referral bonuses and employee rewards programs
• Dedicated support available 24/7
• Opportunity to gain experience across a variety of services

About the Role

As a Disability Support Worker, you will provide person-centred support to participants with a range of physical, intellectual and psychosocial disabilities, helping them achieve their goals and maintain independence.

Responsibilities include:

• Personal care and daily living support
• Community access and social participation
• Domestic assistance and meal preparation
• Supporting participant choice, independence and wellbeing
• Following individual support and care plans
• Accurate progress notes and documentation
• Medication assistance where required
• Building positive relationships with participants, families and support networks

About You We are looking for support workers who are:

• Passionate about making a positive difference
• Reliable, adaptable and professional
• Experienced in disability, SIL, community care or aged care settings
• Strong communicators with a participant-centred approach
• Comfortable working independently and within a team environment
• Certificate III in Individual Support, Disability, Community Services or equivalent OR minimum 3 years’ relevant support work experience
• Experience supporting participants with medium to high challenging behaviours
• Experience providing high personal care
• Medication competency highly desirable
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Current Working With Children Check
• Current National Police Check (within 3 years)
• Current First Aid & CPR Certificate
• Current Australian Driver’s Licence
• Up-to-date vaccinations and relevant compliance documentation
• Full Australian working rights (no sponsorship available)

About Healthcare Australia

Healthcare Australia is Australia’s largest healthcare solutions provider, connecting thousands of healthcare and community support professionals with rewarding opportunities nationwide. We offer flexibility, competitive pay and ongoing support so you can work when and where it suits you.