Disability Support Worker - Care To Inspire

Care To Inspire; Tumut; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Care To Inspire is seeking two disability support workers for our Riverina team in Tumut, NSW. Roles include mornings, evenings, sleepovers and weekends with 24/7 in-house support and transport assistance to appointments and social activities.

Responsibilities cover personal care, daily living tasks, mobility support, emotional and social engagement, health monitoring, and developing individualised plans. Collaboration with stakeholders and accurate shift documentation are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in disability support or similar care setting preferred.
• Ability to work mornings, evenings, sleepovers and weekends.
• Ability to maintain participant dignity and promote independence.

Responsibilities

• Provide Personal Care tasks (hygiene, bathing, dressing, toileting).
• Assist with daily living activities (meal prep, chores, shopping).
• Assist with mobility and accompany to appointments and community events.
• Offer emotional and social support to reduce isolation and improve well-being.
• Assist with health monitoring and medication management; liaise with health professionals.
• Develop and implement individualised support plans for participants.
• Collaborate with stakeholders; work autonomously and in a team.
• Complete incident reports, progress notes and shift handovers.

Skills

Personal care

Daily living activities

Mobility assistance

Emotional support

Health monitoring

Record-keeping

Team collaboration

Autonomous work

Job description

• ROLE:

  We are looking for 2 F/T & P/T disability support workers to be part of our Riverina team, working with our participants in one of our newly established SIL residences at Tumut. This role requires availability for mornings, evenings, sleepovers and weekends, providing 24/7 in house support, support with transport to appointments, shopping, and attending social/ recreational events.

  These permanent F/T and P/T opportunities involve:-

  • Personal Care - Assisting participants with personal

    hygiene tasks, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting, ensuring

    that participants maintain their dignity and comfort during these activities.

  • Daily Living Activities Assist participants with meal preparation, household

    chores (such as cleaning and laundry), and grocery shopping.

  • Mobility Assistance- Support workers aid participants in moving around in their

    homes and community, this may include accompanying them to medical appointments, social outings, or community events.

  • Emotional and Social Support Providing companionship and emotional

    support, a crucial aspect of the role and must engage with participants in social activities,

    helping to reduce feelings of isolation and improve mental well-being.

  • Health Monitoring Assist with medication management, monitor participants

    health conditions and collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure

    comprehensive care and follow up.

  • Individualised Support Plans- Disability support workers often develop and

    implement personalized support plans tailored to the specific needs and goals of

    each participant, promoting their independence, choice of control and

    enhancing their quality of life.

  • Collaborate with all stakeholders and display an ability to work autonomously and in a team.

  • Accurately complete incident reports, progress notes and shift handovers at completion of each shift