Disability Support Worker | Evening & Weekend Shifts

Oyster Care Pty; Sydney; On-site; AUD 37,000 - 53,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development assistance

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

Oyster Care Pty is seeking a Disability Support Worker to assist Participants with physical disabilities and/or mental illness in their own homes and within the community in Sydney, NSW. You will help participants achieve personal goals, maintain dignity and promote independence through compassionate, person-centred support.

The role involves evening and weekend shifts, travel around Sydney, and collaboration with family members.

Qualifications

• Mental Health experience is highly favourable but not required.
• Excellent work ethic, strong oral communication skills and written skills.
• Empathetic and person-centered approach when supporting Participants in their own home and/or out in the community.
• Background in Support Work / Nursing and/or experience supporting a variety of NDIS participants with mental illness, intellectual and physical disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day care for Participants with physical disabilities and/or mental illness.
• Manage and implement complex mental health needs and behavioral challenges.
• Accurately record data and complete forms.
• Utilize de-escalation techniques for heightened behaviours.
• Collaborate with other household members as needed.

Skills

Mental Health experience

Excellent work ethic

Empathetic and person-centered

Disability/Support Work background

Job description

Oyster Care Pty is seeking a Disability Support Worker to assist Participants with physical disabilities and/or mental illness in their own homes and within the community in Sydney, NSW. You will help participants achieve personal goals, maintain dignity and promote independence through compassionate, person-centred support.

The role involves evening and weekend shifts, travel around Sydney, and collaboration with family members.