Disability Support Worker — Personal Care & Community Access

Support Your Way Disability Services

United States

Remote

USD 24,000 - 31,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Support Your Way Disability Services in Fremantle, WA is seeking a motivated support worker to assist persons with disabilities in daily living tasks within the community. The role focuses on promoting independence, coordinating personal care, safe transfers, and daily activities according to individual plans.

Applicants should have experience with personal care, hoist transfers, and safe manual handling, plus strong communication skills and reliability.

Qualifications

Experience with personal care, hoist transfers and safe manual handling.
Strong communication skills and active listening for instructions.
Clear communication regarding availability and commitment to ongoing services.
Compassionate, empathetic, understanding and self-initiative.
Willingness to drive a participant's vehicle (training provided).
Comprehensive Car Insurance is desirable.

Responsibilities

Personal care and assistance with activities of daily living.
Hoist transfers, positioning and safe manual handling.
Domestic assistance, cleaning and meal preparation.
Community access, social support and transport.
Supporting regular swimming and wheelchair sport activities.
Following the participant's support plan and routines.
Completing accurate, timely shift notes and communicating relevant changes or concerns.