Support Worker – Experienced with Hoist & Peg-Feeding
Kuremara
Location: Windsor Downs NSW
Kuremara is a Registered NDIS Provider.
Kuremara is committed to providing the highest quality of care both at home and out in the community.
We currently provide our clients with one-on-one support services in the following:
* Daily Activities
* Social Activities
* Assisted in home living
* Community participation
* Transport
* Respite Care
* Week care and weekend care
We are looking for a Support Worker (SW) that is compassionate, hard-working and dedicated to join our team. It is a rewarding job that will give you the opportunity to make a positive contribution to the community, whilst also developing personal skills.
Your key role:
As a SW you will provide support to NDIS funded participants, promoting choice, control and assisting participants in achieving their personal goals.
Requirement:
* Our participant requires an experienced Support Worker
A successful candidate must have:
* Excellent English skills
* Experience in manual handling
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Confident and friendly attitude.
* Ability to communicate sensitively and appropriately.
* Understanding of safe work practices.
* Previous employment experience in the health/Disability care sector.
* Ability to work independently and accurately report back to supervisors.
* Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends.
* Experience in providing quality services that assist people to maintain their independence, dignity, cultural values and religious beliefs.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Provide high-quality support to participants which ranges in their level of needs
* Adherence to service agreement requirements of the funded package & meeting of deadlines
* Assist with ADL's
* Undertake company training within the required timeframe
* Keep accurate and up-to-date documentation
* Work independently within the community or the participant's home
* Reporting after each shift
* Support participants to achieve positive outcomes of their personal goals as stated within their NDIS plan
* Transport participants to a range of different services and appointments.
* Monitor participant’s health and well-being, whilst also contributing to their skill development
* Other tasks as requested by the manager
Qualifications:
* Support worker: At least 1 years experience (Preferred)
* First Aid & CPR Certification
* Working with Children Check (Preferred)
* NDIS Worker Check (NDISWC)
* Driver’s Licence
Requirements:
* Minimum 3-4 weekdays of availability for day and weekend shifts
* Must have or be willing to obtain the following:
* NDIS Worker Check (Yellow Care)
* NDIS Worker Orientation Module
* Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
* Valid CPR and First Aid Certificate
* Valid Police Check
* Current Driver’s License, a reliable motor vehicle (including valid registration and fully comprehensive insurance)
Desirable:
* Ability to start as soon as possible
* Experience in manual handling
* A positive attitude
* Current Australian Driver’s License
* A personal phone to report case notes and receive shift notifications
* Be empathetic, compassionate and patient
* Must be able to establish good rapport with participants and available to assist with transport to and from appointments and community access.
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $34.00 – $43.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Professional development assistance
Education:
* Certificate I - IV (Required)
Experience:
* Support Work: 1 year (Required)
Licence/Certification:
* Full Driver Licence (Required)
* First Aid Certification (Required)
* Working with Children Check (Required)
* National Police Certificate (Required)
* NDIS Worker Orientation Module (Required)
Work Authorisation:
* Australia (Required)
Work Location: In person