Support Worker

Eben Care; Burwood; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Eben Care in Burwood, NSW is hiring a dedicated Disability Support Worker to provide 1:1 daily living assistance, mobility support, and community participation for a participant in their home and local environment.

The successful candidate will hold a Cert III or IV in Disability or equivalent, be fluent in Korean and English, demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, and possess a valid First Aid/CPR certificate, NDIS Screening, and a driver's license with a reliable vehicle.

Qualifications

• Essential Cert III or IV in Disability/Individual Support or equivalent.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with patient and empathetic approach.
• Ability to communicate in Korean and English is compulsory.
• Strong observational skills and proactive risk response.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 daily living support (personal care: showering, dressing, grooming).
• Offer standby mobility assistance with walking aids and safe transfers.
• Support cognitive/executive functioning: attention, memory, planning, safety awareness.
• facilitate safe community participation in social, recreational, and economic activities.
• Provide inactive overnight support to assist with re-settling during the night.

Job description

Daily Living Support:

Provide 1:1 physical assistance and consistent verbal prompting for personal care tasks, including showering, dressing, and grooming.

Mobility Assistance:

Offer standby assistance to physical assistance with mobility and transfers. Encourage the consistent use of prescribed mobility aids (e.g., four-wheel walker, wheelchair) and assist with safe navigation on uneven surfaces or steps. The participant occasionally chooses not to use her four-wheel walker and instead holds onto Support Workers' hands for assistance while walking.

Cognitive & Executive Functioning Support:

Provide consistent 1:1 support for attention, memory, planning, problem-solving, decision-making, and safety awareness due to significant cognitive impairments. This is crucial for tasks like grocery shopping, meal preparation, laundry, domestic cleaning, and financial management.

Community Participation:

Provide 1:1 support for safe access and engagement in community, social, recreational, and economic activities, addressing challenges like impulsive behaviours in public settings.

Night-time Support:

Provide inactive overnight support to assist with re-settling when the participant wakes or exhibits behavioural challenges.

What We Are Looking For (Skills, Qualifications & Experience):

Relevant certificate in Disability, Individual Support (e.g., Cert III or IV), or equivalent is essential.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a patient and empathetic approach.

Ability to communicate in Korean and English is compulsary

Strong observational skills and the ability to respond proactively to potential risks.

A commitment to promoting the participant's independence, dignity, and overall well-being.

Valid NDIS Worker Screening Check.

Current First Aid and CPR Certificate.

Australian Driver's License and access to a reliable vehicle capable of transporting a wheelchair or walker is required.