Disability Support Worker Job
We are seeking a compassionate and reliable Disability Support Worker to join our team. In this role, you will encourage clients to become self-sufficient and lead fulfilling lives by offering them person-centered support, community access, and personal care.
You will work in various residential homes across Southern Tasmanian region, Tasmania. The shifts currently on offer are a mixture of weekday and weekend shifts along with active overnight shifts. You must be able to work days and night shifts on a regular basis.
About the Role:
* Collaborate with office-based staff in developing and implementing Person-Centred Plans (PCPs) ensuring the promotion of independent living skills through both formal and informal teaching methods.
* Assist clients with daily living activities including medication management, personal hygiene, food preparation, dressing, and mealtime support while maintaining professional integrity and confidentiality.
* Maintain accurate records related to medical, behavioural, and financial documentation adhering to guidelines and ensuring collection and storage of receipts when handling resident funds.
* Complete necessary administrative tasks such as payroll, compliance reports, and client procedural paperwork in a timely and accurate manner strictly following policies, procedures, and WHS standards.
Requirements:
* Certificate III or IV in Disability or similar.
* Current Australian Driver's License.
* Completed First Aid and CPR certificate.
* Working with Vulnerable People with NDIS Endorsement and Child-related activity.
* NDIS Worker Orientation Certificate - 'Quality, Safety & You'.
Benefits:
* Health and wellbeing support: 24/7 access to holistic employee assistance program.
* Above Award Salaries: Access hourly rates above Schad's award.
* Salary Packaging: Non-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 per annum, plus additional meals and entertainment benefits.
* Discount Shopping Programs: Save at over 450 retailers.
* Study Discount: 25% discount for undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Torrens University for genU staff.
* Employee Referral Program: Earn a bonus for referring successful candidates at completion of their probationary period.
* Professional Development: Comprehensive induction program and ongoing professional development, career progression opportunities, accredited training modules, staff mentoring programs, and internal jobs board.