**Care That Matters Pty Ltd is HIRING – FEMALE DISABILITY SUPPORT WORKER**
CTM is currently looking for a compassionate and reliable Female Disability Support Worker to join our team.
This role involves supporting a participant who has requested a **female support worker** to assist with daily living activities and community access.
Responsibilities and Duties:
* Assist clients with various household tasks, such as meal preparation, cleaning, and laundry, to ensure a safe and comfortable living environment.
* Helping with household chores, such as cooking, laundry and cleaning.
* Provide hands-on personal care based on individual client needs, including assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, and medication management.
* Foster meaningful connections with clients through active listening, companionship, and empathy, promoting mental and emotional well-being.
* Conduct regular assessments of clients' needs and progress, maintaining accurate records and promptly reporting any changes or concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
* Encourage and support clients in developing and maintaining their independence and self-confidence by offering guidance and assistance as needed.
* Ensure the safety and well-being of clients at all times, following established safety protocols and infection control measures.
* Maintain participant health records and documentation according to Care That Matters’s policies.
Knowledge and skills:
* A compassionate and patient demeanour.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Physically able to carry out the duties required by the role.
* The ability to build and maintain rapport with participants.
Qualifications/Experience:
* Completion of Certificate III in Individual support or higher
* Valid First Aid & CPR Certificate (legal requirement)
* Assist Clients with Medication Training Certificate or willing to obtain
* Valid Driver’s Licence, reliable and roadworthy vehicle along with Comprehensive insurance
* Working with Children Check (Blue Card) and NDIS Workers Screening Clearance (Yellow Card) - NO CARD NO START!
* Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Program and Supporting People to Stay Infection Free module.
Pay: From $32.88 per hour
Application Question(s):
* What made you choose to work within the Disability Sector?
* Are you currently working? If so, do you need to give notice to your current employer and how much notice do you need to give?
Experience:
* Working with people with disability: 1 year (Required)
Licence/Certification:
* Driver Licence (Required)
* Working with Children Check (Blue Card) (Required)
* NDIS Workers Screening Check (Yellow Card) (Required)
Work Authorisation:
* Australia (Preferred)
Work Location: In person