Disability Support Worker - Supported Living & Community

Dundaloo Support Services; Taree; Hybrid; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Induction program

Annual leave

Employee Assistance Program

Uniforms provided

Supportive culture

Job summary

Dundaloo Support Services in NSW seeks multiple Support Workers to join our Supported Independent Living (SIL) team in Taree and Forster-Tuncurry. Permanent part-time roles on a rotating roster and casual roles with various shifts, including weekends.

You'll assist residents with personal care, cooking, cleaning, medications, appointments and community activities, following each person’s plan, writing shift notes and coordinating with families and other professionals.

Qualifications

• Cert III in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent
• 12 months experience in disability support preferred but not essential
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain prior to commencement)
• Current Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain prior to commencement)
• Current First Aid Certificate and CPR (or willingness to obtain prior to commencement)
• Current Driver's Licence
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster including nights, sleepovers and weekends
• Reliable and team-oriented, with good written and verbal communication skills
• Moderate level of aerobic and physical fitness to undertake regular physical activities and manual handling tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support residents in their home with personal care, cooking, cleaning and medication
• Assist with appointments and community activities
• Follow each person’s support plan and write shift notes
• Collaborate with families and other professionals

Skills

Compassionate care

Team player

Communication skills

Willingness to obtain checks

Education

Cert III in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent

First Aid Certificate and CPR

Current Driver's Licence

Job description

Dundaloo Support Services in NSW seeks multiple Support Workers to join our Supported Independent Living (SIL) team in Taree and Forster-Tuncurry. Permanent part-time roles on a rotating roster and casual roles with various shifts, including weekends.

You'll assist residents with personal care, cooking, cleaning, medications, appointments and community activities, following each person’s plan, writing shift notes and coordinating with families and other professionals.