Highly Experienced Female Support Worker

Kuremara Care Pty Ltd; Strathfield Municipal Council; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Kuremara Care Pty Ltd is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to assist NDIS-funded participants with daily living, transport and community activities in home and community settings.

You will document care, monitor wellbeing, and coordinate with supervisors. Availability for day, evening and weekend shifts, plus relevant checks and a valid driver''s license are required.

Qualifications

• Experience minimum of 2 years in support roles (health/Disability care preferred).
• First Aid & CPR Certification required.
• Working with Children Check preferred.
• NDIS Worker Check (NDISWC) required.
• Driver’s Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality support to participants, assisting with daily needs.
• Monitor mental health and wellbeing of participants.
• Keep accurate and timely documentation and reports.
• Transport participants to activities and appointments.
• Work independently in community or home settings.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Reliability

Time management

Education

Certificate I - IV

Job description

Kuremara is committed to providing the highest quality of care both at home and out in the community.

We currently provide our clients with one-on-one support services in the following:

• Daily Activities
• Social Activities
• Assisted in home living
• Community participation
• Transport
• Respite Care
• Week care and weekend care

We are looking for a Support Worker (SW) who is compassionate, hard-working and dedicated to join our team. It is a rewarding job that will give you the opportunity to make a positive contribution to the community, whilst also developing personal skills.

Your key role:

As a SW, you will provide support to NDIS-funded participants, promoting choice and control whilst assisting participants achieving their personal goals.

Requirement:

Our participant requires an experienced Support Worker.

A health-related qualification or prior experience supporting participants with complex needs is essential.

A successful candidate must have:

• Experience minimum of 2 years
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Confident and a friendly can do attitude.
• Ability to communicate sensitively and appropriately.
• Understanding of safe work practices.
• Previous employment experience in the health/Disability care sector.
• Ability to work independently and accurately report back to supervisors.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends.
• Experience in providing quality services that assist people to maintain their independence, dignity, cultural values and religious beliefs.
• Experience supporting participants under a Positive Behaviour Support Plan (PBSP) and understanding the importance of minimising and reporting Restrictive Practices in line with organisational and NDIS requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality support to participants which ranges in their level of needs.
• Monitoring mental health status.
• Undertake company training within the required timeframe.
• Keep accurate and detailed documentation.
• Work independently within the community or the participant's home.
• Reporting after each shift.
• Accurate and timely incident reporting in line with organisational requirements.
• Support participants to achieve positive outcomes of their personal goals as stated within their NDIS plan.
• Transport participants to a range of different services and appointments.
• Monitor participant’s health and well-being, whilst also contributing to their skill development.
• Other tasks as requested by the manager.

Qualifications:

• Support worker: At least 2 years experience (Preferred)
• First Aid & CPR Certification
• Working with Children Check (Preferred)
• NDIS Worker Check (NDISWC)
• Driver’s Licence

Experience:

Mental Health Support Work: minimum 2 years

Requirements:

• Minimum 3-4 weekdays of availability for day, evening and weekend shifts
• Must have or be willing to obtain the following:
• NDIS Worker Check (Yellow Care)
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module
• Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
• Valid CPR and First Aid Certificate
• Valid Police Check
• Current Driver’s License, a reliable motor vehicle (including valid registration and fully comprehensive insurance)
• Ability to start as soon as possible
• Current Australian Driver’s License
• A personal phone to report case notes and receive shift notifications
• Be empathetic, compassionate and patient
• Must be able to establish good rapport with participants and available to assist with transport to and from appointments and community access.

Job Type:

Casual

Education:

Certificate I - IV (Required)

Experience:

Support Work: 2 year (Required)

Licence/Certification:

• Full Driver Licence (Required)
• First Aid Certification (Required)
• Working with Children Check (Required)
• National Police Certificate (Required)
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module (Required)

Work Authorisation:

Australia (Required)

Job summary -

Looking for a support worker to join our team with a key role in providing support to participants for daily support, and achieving personal goals.