Disability Support Worker

Job Details; Newcastle; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in the community support sector is looking for a Support Worker to assist individuals living with disabilities. This role involves mentoring, administering medication, personal care, and encouraging independence in daily activities. Candidates should possess experience in developmental disabilities, good communication skills, and a willingness to work varied shifts, facilitating community participation. Joining the team offers the chance to make a genuine impact on clients' lives while enjoying a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Team based structure and inclusive culture

Ongoing training & development

Hourly rate based on SCHADS Award

Qualifications

• Willingness to work a variety of shifts.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or be willing to obtain).
• Current First Aid Certificate HLTAID003.

Responsibilities

• Mentoring and skill development of customers.
• Administering medication and adhering to support plans.
• Helping customers engage with local communities.

Skills

Nursing Home Experience

Developmental Disabilities Experience

Direct Support

Caregiving

Communication

Education

Formal qualifications in Disability Community Services

Job description

• Must have Drivers Licence and Full Comprehensive Insurance.

Own It How we get the job done

Lifestyle Solutions provide innovative and flexible personcentered support for people living with a disability. Support Worker to assist a customer to become more independent in their own home and in the community.

As a Support Worker your responsibilities will include :

• Mentoring and skill development guiding customers to explore and develop their personal interests / hobbies
• Coaching independent living skills such as cooking domestic and social skills
• Administering medication and adherence to individual support plans
• Completing clear concise and factual handover notes and incident reports
• Providing personal care such as toileting showering feeding and dressing when required
• Helping customers engage with their local communities and culture through access to Community Participation Programs and recreational activities
• Personal care is a must and must be comfortable and knowledgeable in doing so.
• Diabetes knowledge or training is ideal
• Peg feeding knowledge is ideal
• Community Access will also be a requirement at certain times.

Make It Matter What you will bring to make a difference in others lives

• Be willing to be work a variety of shifts which includes mornings afternoons evenings awake shifts sleepovers and weekends
• Versatile communication skills including the ability to interact with both verbal and nonverbal customers
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or be willing to obtain)
• Current First Aid Certificate HLTAID003
• Formal qualifications in Disability Community Services or similar would be advantageous

For more information on these requirements please click HERE.

Keep Calm and Be Happy How you will interact with people and other benefits

Joining Lifestyle Solutions will give you the satisfaction of making a difference in the lives of your customers. Our team is here because we care and because of this we have an enriching and rewarding culture within our teams. Other benefits include :

• Hourly rate based on SCHADS Award
• Team based structure and an inclusive culture
• Ongoing training & development

Respect Who we are and why we do it

Were people who care. Lifestyle Solutions provides services to people with a disability young people and children in Out of Home Care their families and communities. Our customers receive services designed to meet their everyday needs and support them to achieve their goals. Our national workforce is committed to providing service that is reliable responsive flexible friendly empathetic and caring.

We believe everyone is equal.

We stand for everyone in society having equal opportunity and equal respect. We do this by providing our customers access to quality services and dedicated people who make a real difference in their lives. We believe this is everyones fundamental right. You can learn more about us here.

Join Us Next steps

All applications must be lodged online.

For all enquiries regarding this position please contact Natalia Reali E :

Key Skills

Nursing Home Experience,Developmental Disabilities Experience,Direct Support,Computer Operation,Caregiving,Case Management,Special Needs,Training & Development,Child Protective Services,Experience with Children,Word Processing,Addiction Counseling

Employment Type : Gig

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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