Disability Support Worker - Benalla

Infinity Coordination & Supports; Rural City of Benalla; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

NDIS training courses

Induction and orientation

On-call support outside business hours

Employee Assistance Program

Local offices and social events

Development and progression

Job summary

Infinity Coordination & Supports in Benalla is seeking a compassionate Disability Support Worker to join our community and SIL teams. You will assist with daily living, personal care, medication administration, and guided activities, while promoting independence and participant goals.

We value a positive attitude, reliability, and strong communication. Full training, flexible shifts including sleepovers and weekends, and a supportive team environment are provided to help you grow in this

Qualifications

• NDIS knowledge and experience in complex care environments.
• Must be able to work regular shift times including sleepovers.
• Driver's license and access to a reliable car preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completing clear, concise shift notes.
• Providing personal care, daily living assistance, and community access.
• Guiding participants to explore personal interests and goals.
• Administering medication and following individual support plans.
• Providing guidance and companionship.
• Engaging participants in enjoyable activities.

Skills

Excellent communication

Participant-centered care

Team player

Independence support

Education

Certificate III in Disability or equivalent

Job description

Description

Immediate Start - Disability Support Worker for Community and Supported Independent Living

Are you ready to make a real difference while having fun and furthering your career? Infinity Coordination & Supports is calling all energetic, compassionate individuals for an exciting role in a high physical supported independent living (SIL) environment.

The Role:

As a Disability Support Worker, your mission will be to provide excellent care and assistance to the people we support. Your responsibilities include administering medication, hoist transfers, wound care, catheter care, personal support, and guidance to participants. But we’re not just about care; we’re all about injecting energy and enjoyment into the home and community, ensuring people are involved in activities they love.

What We Offer:

• Excellent work facilities.
• Regular team catch-up to discuss support and training needs.
• A workforce of experienced and supportive team members that will encourage you to grow.
• Flexible working hours - morning, day, afternoon, sleep overs, and weekends.
• Access to a variety of online NDS training courses.
• A comprehensive induction and orientation process.
• On-call support outside of business hours.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Local offices, friendly managers, and fun social events.
• Development and progression opportunities.

Skills and Experience (preferred, not required):

While certifications, and previous experience is valued, a passion for life and a positive attitude are your greatest assets. We provide full training and support for candidates who are a great fit for our team.

Your Responsibilities:

• Completing clear, concise, and factual shift notes.
• Providing support and assistance to our participants including personal care, assistance with daily living, and community access.
• Guiding participants to explore and develop their personal interests and achieve goals.
• Administering medication and abide by individual support plans.
• Guidance and companionship.
• Bring your own unique approach to life with an enthusiasm for fun.
• Engaging participants in enjoyable activities.

Successful applicants will be:

• Passionate about providing participant-centred supports.
• Able to work a variety of shift times.
• Able to work independently and be a great team-player.
• Excellent communicators with the ability to liaise effectively with relevant parties.
• In-depth knowledge of the NDIS and experienced in pursuing and achieving participant goals.
• Well experienced in complex care environments.
• Must be able to work regular sleepover shifts (inactive).
• Committed to providing continuity of supports.

To be considered for the role, you will need to hold (or be willing to obtain):

• NDIS Worker Screening clearance.
• Hold a valid driver’s license and have access to a reliable car with comprehensive motor vehicle insurance.
• Cert III in Disability, Community services, Nursing, or equivalent (preferred).
• Working with Children’s Check.

About Us:

Infinity Coordination & Supports is a family-run, NDIS registered support provider operating in Benalla, Albury/Wodonga, Northeast Victoria & Goulburn Valley regions. We provide a wide range of supports, including community access, personal care, domestic assistance, short-term accommodation, respite, supported independent living, and support coordination.

At Infinity Coordination & Supports, we 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.