Disability Support Worker
Our organisation is committed to making lives happier and healthier for people with disability, the ageing, and those experiencing disadvantage. We welcome diversity in race, culture, spirituality, gender, age, identity, ability, and sexuality.
We are looking for expressions of interest for Disability Support Workers. 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 join a collaborative and supportive team who will provide individualised training so you can best support our varied cohort of residents and clients. You will be a compassionate and reliable worker with a focus on empowering our residents and clients to live their best lives.
* Key Responsibilities:
* Collaborate with office-based staff in the development and implementation of 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 the 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, while strictly following our policies, procedures, and standards.
Requirements:
To be eligible, you must have or willing to complete:
* Certificate III or IV in Disability or similar qualification.
* Current Australian Drivers Licence.
* 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 an employee assistance program.
* Above Award Salaries: Access hourly rates above award standards.
* 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, including Coles, Woolworths,JB HI-FI and Officeworks.
* Study Discount: 25% discount for undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Torrens University for our staff.
* Employee referral program: Earn a bonus for referring successful candidates at completion of their probationary period.
* Professional development: In addition to a comprehensive induction program and ongoing professional development, we are committed to providing opportunities for career progression.