Empowering Disability Support Specialist | Community Care

Sylvanvale; Katoomba; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave loading

Salary packaging (tax-free)

Meal & entertainment allowance

Five weeks annual leave

Counselling services

Job summary

Sylvanvale in New South Wales seeks dedicated Support Workers to build meaningful relationships with clients in Katoomba and surrounding areas. The role focuses on encouraging independence, delivering person-centred care, and helping people live the lives they choose.

You will follow client plans, assist with daily activities, personal and bowel care, meal preparation, and medication administration, while promoting community access and social engagement through creative activities.

Qualifications

• Teamwork in a care/aged or disability support setting.
• Clear communication with clients, families and colleagues.
• Ability to adapt plans to individual needs.
• Comfortable driving a vehicle capable of carrying clients.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand client plans to provide best practice support.
• Implement and work toward client goals to increase capacity.
• Provide full personal care, bowel care and hygiene.
• Perform manual handling tasks safely.
• Plan meals, cook and maintain a tidy home for clients.
• Administer medications as directed.
• Support clients to access and participate in the local community.
• Engage clients creatively to enhance daily routines.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Driving 8-seater van

Tech literacy

Job description

Sylvanvale in New South Wales seeks dedicated Support Workers to build meaningful relationships with clients in Katoomba and surrounding areas. The role focuses on encouraging independence, delivering person-centred care, and helping people live the lives they choose.

You will follow client plans, assist with daily activities, personal and bowel care, meal preparation, and medication administration, while promoting community access and social engagement through creative activities.