Support Worker - Accommodation - Lyndhurst

Cardinia Shire Council's Multicultural Advisory Group; Lyndhurst (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in disability services is seeking a Community Disability Support Worker located in Lyndhurst, New Jersey. The role focuses on providing essential support for daily living tasks to help individuals lead an independent lifestyle. Flexible shifts, a certification in individual support, and experience in disability support are encouraged. The organization values inclusivity and offers various perks including travel reimbursement and employee referral bonuses.

Benefits

Flexible shifts

Paid travel between client shifts

Employee referral bonus

Retail perks and discounts

Paid induction training

Career pathways

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification of Certificate III in Individual Support or relevant experience.
• At least one year of experience as a Disability Support Worker.
• NDIS Clearance, First Aid, CPR certifications required or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Providing support in everyday activities and personal care.
• Chaperoning activities outside the home.
• Assisting with medication compliance and meal preparation.

Skills

Tactile Auslan

Communication

Empathy

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

Job description

Voluntary, Charity & Social Work
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JOB DESCRIPTION

About Us

Our name may be new, but we're not. Collectively, we've been around for more than 30 years, with an established presence right across Australia as advocates of supported independent living, and a leading NDIS registered provider.

We've combined the best of what we had to become Claro - the leading aged care and disability services provider in Australia.

We put people at the centre of everything we do. Through individualised, local, community-based support we remove barriers, increase life choices, and empower people to have meaningful relationships and connections.

The Opportunity:

Come and join our team! We are seeking a Community Disability Support Worker located in Lyndhurst.

You will be responsible for support a customer with daily living tasks, supporting them to live an independent and holistic life. Each day may look a little different but your work will be centred around the following:

• Providing support in everyday daily activities around the home
• Providing support with hygiene and personal care
• Assistance, support, and chaperoning activities outside the home environment
• Assisting with medication compliance which may include the dispensation of prescription medication
• Meal assistance which may include meal preparation
• Assistance with slide transfers

About Us

Our name may be new, but we're not. Collectively, we've been around for more than 30 years, with an established presence right across Australia as advocates of supported independent living, and a leading NDIS registered provider.

We've combined the best of what we had to become Claro - the leading aged care and disability services provider in Australia.

We put people at the centre of everything we do. Through individualised, local, community-based support we remove barriers, increase life choices, and empower people to have meaningful relationships and connections.

The Opportunity:

Come and join our team! We are seeking a Community Disability Support Worker located in Lyndhurst.

You will be responsible for support a customer with daily living tasks, supporting them to live an independent and holistic life. Each day may look a little different but your work will be centred around the following:

• Providing support in everyday daily activities around the home
• Providing support with hygiene and personal care
• Assistance, support, and chaperoning activities outside the home environment
• Assisting with medication compliance which may include the dispensation of prescription medication
• Meal assistance which may include meal preparation
• Assistance with slide transfers

What shifts are we offering?

Week 1:

• Wednesday 2.30pm - 9pm
• Sunday 7am - 2pm

Week 2:

• Wednesday sleep over 3pm - 11pm (sleepover 11pm - 7am)

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A minimum qualification of a Certificate III in Induvial Support or relavent experience
• At least one year experience as a Disability Support Worker
• Drivers License, reliable vehicle and comprehensive car insurance
• NDIS Clearance, First Aid (3 yrs), CPR (12 months) & National police clearance - or willingness to obtain
• Be fluent in Tactile Auslan

What we Offer

• Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle, work/life balance needs and availability
• Paid travel between client shifts (minimum distance applies)
• Employee referral bonus to the value of $300
• Retail perks and discounts through Flare benefits
• Paid induction training when you start
• Paid annual training for mandatory modules
• On-the-job advice and mentoring from a field support leader
• Career pathways
• Shine Awards
• Employee of the month

We are a values-led organisation, we bring energy, act with integrity, nurture and care and we listen and connect. Our values demonstrate our commitment to our people, customers, and community, and define who we are, what we do, and how we do it. When we come together, we shine.

“We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer, committed to supporting an inclusive & diverse workplace. We encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people of all ages, cultural identities, gender identities and expressions & LGBTIQA+ people.”

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Claro

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