Disability Support Worker

Access Lifecare; Yass Valley; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & personal development

Flexible hours

Fixed rosters

Competitive hourly rates

SCHADS penalty rates

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Ongoing support from management

Job summary

Access Lifecare is seeking enthusiastic Disability Support Workers for our Supported Independent Living facilities in Yass, NSW. You will provide personalised care, assist with daily living activities, meal prep, domestic tasks, transport, and companionship, with strong support from the team.

We offer professional supervision, ongoing support, flexible shifts across mornings to nights, and opportunities for personal and career development within a supportive community.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Disability/Aged Care/Community or Mental Health (or equivalent).
• Experience with people with disabilities, challenging behaviour and complex physical disabilities.
• Current National Police Check (within 12 months) or willingness to obtain.
• Current First Aid & CPR certification or willingness to obtain.
• Working with Vulnerable People card.
• Current driver's license.
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate is mandatory prior to commencement.

Responsibilities

• Supports clients with activities of daily living.
• Assists with personal care and domestic tasks (house cleaning, washing, tidying).
• Assists with meal preparation and provides companionship.
• Provides emotional support and transportation to appointments or activities as required.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Flexibility and availability

Willingness to work in the community

Independence

Driver's license

Education

Certificate III in Disability/Aged Care/Community or Mental Health

Job description

Job Description

Are you interested in making a real difference in peoples life?

Are youpassionateabout peopleand wanting to provide a personalised realistic support to the vulnerable?

We are looking for enthusiastic and passionate Disability Support Workers for working within our Supported Independent Living Facility's located in Yass.

You will be highly supported in your role with opportunity for professional supervision and ongoing support.

The Role

The role of disability support workers will include and not limited to : Supports clients with activities of daily living, Assisting with personal care, Providing domestic assistance (house cleaning, washing, tidying up), Assisting with meal preparation, Providing companionship and emotional support, Transporting client to appointments and/or recreational activities (if required)

To be successful for this position you will require.

Minimum of Cert III in Disability/Aged Care/Community or Mental Health

Experience of working with people with disabilities, challenging behaviour and complex physical disabilities

Flexibility and availability is essential in this role, with the ability to work a variety of shifts; morning, day, afternoon, evening, night and weekends

Strong Communication skills

Willingness to work in the community

Essential for this Role

1-2 years of disability support work or personal care experience

Valid work rights in Australia

Current National Police Check (within 12 months validity), (or be prepared to obtain)

Current First Aid & CPR certification (or be prepared to obtain)

Working with vulnerable people card

A current drivers license

Demonstrated experience/knowledge in working with people with disability

Be comfortable working independently as well as an active team member

NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) Worker Orientation Module Certificate is mandatory prior to commencement:

What We Offer

• Training & personal development opportunities
• Flexibility in working hours to suit work-life balance needs
• Fixed days and ongoing rosters
• Competitive industry hourly rates in line with your experience and qualifications - paid fortnightly
• SCHADS Award penalty rates for evenings and weekends
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Ongoing support and advice from our experienced and friendly, office and management team with regular follow ups

If you are an experienced and dedicated care worker committed to helping people with disability we would love to hear from you