Empowering Disability Support Worker (Day Program, Part-Time)

Achieve Australia; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 39,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Car leasing

Counselling—personal and financial

Paid leave & flexible work

Wellness programs

Training & induction

Career progression

Job summary

Achieve Australia is seeking a Disability Support Worker in our day program in Epping to provide person-centered support to people with a disability. You will help them set and reach goals and support them to live the life they choose.

We value diversity and create an inclusive workplace. Benefits include salary packaging, car leasing options, and access to wellbeing and training programs. A criminal history check and working with children check may apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum Cert IV in Disability or Individual Support.
• Strong interpersonal, role modelling, and customer service skills.
• Understanding of NDIS and Workplace Health and Safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide an enjoyable, respectful, and safe environment for all people we support.
• Provide personal/physical care and support to clients including grooming, toileting, meal preparation and assistance, home support, transport and medication administration.
• Support the use of physical and communication aids and devices and other personal equipment.
• Help clients participate in interests, hobbies and community relationships.
• Assist clients to access recreational and transport services, including public transport and Achieve Australia vehicles.
• Advocate for clients and families to access community services and engagement.
• Complete client documentation including case notes, client management system entries, communication booklets and medical documentation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

NDIS knowledge

Safety awareness

Education

Cert IV in Disability or Individual Support

Tools

Client management system

Job description

Achieve Australia is seeking a Disability Support Worker in our day program in Epping to provide person-centered support to people with a disability. You will help them set and reach goals and support them to live the life they choose.

We value diversity and create an inclusive workplace. Benefits include salary packaging, car leasing options, and access to wellbeing and training programs. A criminal history check and working with children check may apply.