Disability Support Worker (to start immediately)

Healthe Care; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthe Care is seeking committed Disability Support Workers for ongoing shifts in Ellenbrook and surrounding areas. Ideal candidates will have experience in disability support, possess related certifications, and be available for various shift times. Join a dedicated team that values quality care and offers ongoing professional support.

Benefits

Above award wages

Ongoing shifts

24/7 support team

Dedicated recruiter for onboarding

Employee Assistance Program

Training available

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months paid experience supporting people with disabilities.
• Covid-19 fully vaccinated.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with disabilities, ensuring their safety and comfort.
• Manage challenging behaviors and provide personal care.
• Transport clients using personal vehicle.

Skills

Communication

Manual Handling

Behavior Management

Education

First Aid (HLTAID003)

CPR (HLTAID001)

Job description

Disability Support Worker (to start immediately)

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About us
Healthcare Australia is Australia's largest specialist recruitment and staffing provider in the Health and Community Care industry. We have teams coordinating Support Workers for NDIS clients across Australia.

The role
We are seeking committed Disability Support Workers for ongoing shifts in Ellenbrook and surrounding areas. If you have experience in disability support, this job may be great for you!

Shifts with various times available. Only apply if you are available for these shifts.

Essential criteria:

• Epilepsy Trained highly regarded (but not essential)
• Minimum of 12 months paid experience supporting people with disabilities.
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Must have High Manual Handling experience such as transferring people with electric/manual hoist/Sara Stedy etc.
• Must have High Challenging Behaviour experience such as managing verbal/physical challenging behaviours.
• Comprehensive car insurance and willing to transport clients with your own vehicle.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check Clearance.
• Covid-19 fully vaccinated.
• Current First Aid (HLTAID003) and CPR (HLTAID001) certificates, or willing to obtain them.
• Employment SA Working with Children’s Check, or willing to obtain one.
• Two relevant, professional, and industry-related reference checks.
• Peg Trained highly regarded (but not essential)
• Bowel & Bladder Trained highly regarded (but not essential)

Benefits of working for HCA:

• Above award wages
• Ongoing shifts
• Work close to home
• eHCA app – HCA’s fantastic one-stop app managing all your work-related tasks
• 24/7 support team
• Dedicated recruiter for your streamlined onboarding experience
• Online self-service portal – simple and intuitive document management
• Employee Assistance Program
• Training available

If you would like to discuss this opportunity further or apply directly, please call 1300 422 247. Alternatively, click the “Apply Now” link.Only successful applicants will be contacted.Please note: potential candidates will need to hold work rights in Australia, sponsorship not available.

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Your application will include the following questions:

• How many years' experience do you have as a Disability Support Worker?
• Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
• Do you have a current NDIS Worker Screening Check?
• Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?
• Do you have a valid and current comprehensive car insurance?

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