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Location: Nipaluna – Hobart and surrounds
Salary: Starting at $35.10 per hour + Superannuation
Employment status: Casual
Job number: 3233
Hey you!
genU is looking for passionate, inclusive Disability Support Workers for our Hobart region, to enhance the lives of our clients by providing personal care, community access and person-centred supports. You will foster independent living skills and empower your clients to make choices that lead to fulfilment and achievement of individual goals.
Due to the nature of the support requirements for this position, female applicants only will be considered. The Employer considers being female to be a genuine occupational requirement for this role under the Anti-Discrimination Act 1998 (TAS)
What you'll do
* Assist clients in undertaking a range of activities of daily living including medication, personal & self-care, food preparation & mealtime assistance, dressing & maintenance of personal hygiene
* Promote development and maintenance of independent living skills
* Receipt and maintenance of written records in accordance with guidelines including- medical records, health and safety concerns, notes on behaviours as per support plan
* Undertake physical household tasks with clients participating where possible
What you'll bring
* Certificate IV in Disability or Certificate III or higher in Individual Support/Aged Care/Community Services or similar
* Current First Aid Level 2 and CPR Certificate
* Current Working with Vulnerable Peoples Check with NDIS endorsement
* Satisfactory completion of a police check(s) if required
(You'll also need an NDIS Worker Screening Check and Orientation Module Certificate – but don't worry, we'll help guide you through this.)
Why you'll love working at genU
At genU, we're committed to creating a welcoming, safe, and respectful space where everyone is empowered to play their part in the important work that we do.
We welcome diversity in all its forms including disability, culture, gender, age, sexuality and religion and celebrate the unique perspectives and experience each of us brings.
You'll also get
* Salary packaging - up to $15,900 tax-free plus meal/entertainment benefits
* Purchased leave options - the ability to buy additional annual leave to support work-life balance and flexibility.
* Discounts - savings at 450+ retailers including Coles, Woolworths & JB Hi-Fi
* University Study Discount - Enjoy a 25% fee reduction for undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Torrens University.
* Wellbeing support - 24/7 access to a holistic employee assistance program
* Referral bonus - bring great people with you and be rewarded
Ready to make a difference? Click apply to complete your application.
Don't wait to apply! We are reviewing applications as they come in.
You can view the full position description on the genU careers page HERE.
We are committed to ensuring an accessible recruitment experience. If you need any adjustments or have specific accessibility requirements at any stage of the process, please contact our team at or 03 5249 6119
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