Key Responsibilities
1. Participant Support
- Provide direct support to participants in areas including personal care, meal preparation, medication administration, and household tasks.
- Assist participants in accessing the community, attending appointments, and engaging in social, recreational, and employment activities.
- Promote participant independence and capacity building through skill development.
2. Person-Centered Approach
- Develop and maintain respectful and professional relationships with participants and their families.
- Follow individual support plans, behavior management plans, and goals outlined in NDIS plans.
- Monitor and report changes in participants’ needs or circumstances.
3. Compliance and Reporting
- Document daily activities, progress notes, and incidents in line with organizational policies and procedures.
- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to the NDIS Code of Conduct and Safeguarding requirements.
- Support participants in managing risks and ensure a safe environment.
4. Team Collaboration
- Work collaboratively with the Team Leader and other support workers to provide consistent and reliable services.
- Attend team meetings, training sessions, and professional development activities.
- Communicate effectively with team members regarding participant progress and any challenges faced.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a dedicated and compassionate team that values collaboration and respect.
- Flexible work options and shift availability to accommodate work-life balance.
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- Rewarding work that makes a meaningful difference in people’s lives.
- First Aid Compliance Allowance – Paid in accordance with Award provisions (pro-rata)
- Salary Packaging Benefits – Access up to $15,900 per year tax-free towards everyday living expenses (pro-rata), increasing your take-home pay.
- Meal and Entertainment Card – Enjoy additional tax-free benefits of up to $2,650 per year for meals and entertainment (pro-rata).
If you're enthusiastic, compassionate, and committed to empowering people with disabilities, we’d love to hear from you!
For more information or confidential enquiries please email AnnMarie McNulty at annmarie.mcnulty@accessia.org.au or Call at 0411 283 795.
Job Types: Part time, Casual
Pay: $34.58 – $37.73 per hour
Benefits:
- Salary packaging
Licence/Certification:
- First Aid Certification (Required)
- Working with Children Check (Required)
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (Required)
- National Police Certificate (Preferred)
- Driver Licence (Required)
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (Required)
Work Location: In person
📌 Disability Support Worker - Dubbo - Accessia Ltd
🏢 Accessia
📍 Dubbo