Overview
Location: Asquith, NSW, Australia
At Cerebral Palsy Alliance, we value diversity, foster an inclusive culture and champion equitable opportunities. We strongly encourage applications from candidates with a diverse range of backgrounds and lived experiences including people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and the LGBTQIA+ community. Join us and make a positive difference to the lives of people with disabilities, and to grow your career as part of our alliance of great minds. Our shared values are Passionate, Respectful, Ethical, Curious and Courageous.
The Role
We are looking for a passionate individual who is dedicated to supporting our clients through compassionate care and empowerment. This a Full Time vacancy in our Asquith group home.
Responsibilities
* Supporting clients to develop and maintain independence and advocate for the clients and their individual needs.
* Delivering personalised support by assisting clients at mealtimes, personal care, administering medication, manual handling using a variety of equipment and aids.
* Transporting clients in wheelchair accessible vans and pool cars.
* Monitoring the well-being of clients and reporting on their progress.
* Being part of a fun and dynamic team.
Requirements
* Experience as a carer or DSP or assistant in nursing or in aged care (or other similar roles)
* A current NSW Driver's License (P2 minimum).
We offer
* Attractive hourly rate of $34.59 - $35.67 + Super + Penalty Rates.
* $80,000 full-time equivalent (FTE) earnings are guaranteed for this position when penalty rates are included
* $100 per year Well-being Allowance to treat yourself
* Discounted gym membership for you and your family, using Fitness Passport.
* Opportunity to complete a nationally recognised qualification such as Certificate III in Individual Support
* Specialist training opportunities
Important Information
At CPA the safety of our staff and clients is of paramount importance. We have assessed this role type as requiring a high level of physical functionality with some inherent requirements. CPA is committed to supporting an inclusive work environment and engaging workers with diverse lived experience. We will happily consider and accommodate reasonable adjustments that may be required to support candidates throughout the recruitment process, and to be successful and safe employees of CPA.
Cerebral Palsy Alliance is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our clients and staff. We encourage all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Cerebral Palsy Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CPP upholds, advocates for, and protects the rights, wellbeing and safety of people with a disability. We are a child safe organisation and all workers are responsible to adhere to the NDIS Worker Code of Conduct. CPA is a smoke free workplace including in, on and around CPA sites and vehicles.
How To Apply
Please click 'Apply' to complete your application.
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