Welcome to Right at Home's job opportunities. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for those we serve by choosing the right people, delivering the right services with the right approach.
Benefits of Becoming a Right at Home Caregiver
We offer flexibility, work security, and a sense of belonging to a local and national team. Our caregivers are supported in their career development with mentoring by experienced nurses and care managers, ongoing training, and continuous support with care manager supervision.
About This Role
We have exciting opportunities to join our team as Disability Support Workers, providing support in-home for clients/NDIS participants living with complex mental and other health issues. We are seeking individuals that are enthusiastic, caring, compassionate, respectful, and can complete personal care as well as domestic duties.
Key Responsibilities
* Work with male and female NDIS participants with a range of mental disabilities.
* Support and mentor participants to increase their independence.
* Support participants to engage in community-based activities.
Requirements
* Have Individual Support (Disability) Certificate III or higher.
* Have experience working with people with disability who have support needs, particularly with mental health issues.
* Previous skills and qualifications in medication assistance and/or administration (HLTHPS006 - Assist Clients with Medication).
* Demonstrate an understanding of incident reporting, quality documentation, complaints handling, and complex behaviour strategic support.
* Demonstrate a positive attitude.
* Own a vehicle with comprehensive insurance and willingness to use it for work purposes.
* Current CPR & First Aid Certificate.
* Current Open Drivers Licence.
* Current Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Card.
This role will initially be offered on a casual basis. However, the opportunity for Permanent Part-Time may become available based on performance.