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Allara Support Services – We are The Supported Independent Living Experts!
* Full-time staff needed (and few casuals)
* Personal care experience REQUIRED
* High Complex Care experience REQUIRED
Allara Support Services was brought to life by its founders with a burning desire and passion to be the best disability support provider in Australia! To be bold, to break conventions, to push boundaries, be innovative & provide the highest quality services.
Our Vision:
A world where everyone has the chance to live out their dreams, and to be true to themselves, no matter what the challenges.
About Your Role:
As an Allara Support Worker you will play a key role empowering the people we support, to be part of the community, to live independently & to live their best life.
We currently have positions available for our new Lithgow disability accommodation site. We work with participants with varying needs from physical support, intellectual support, social support, mental health & challenging behaviors. This innovative concierge support model allows people with High Physical support needs to reach their ultimate independence. The service has 10 units and offer 24/7 onsite support. There is an on-site carer’s unit integrated with assistive technology and nurse call buttons, so our clients have access to support whenever they need.
Duties May Include:
1. High Intensity Support
2. Assistance with personal care tasks
3. Assistance with daily life activities
4. Assistance with capacity building tasks
5. Assistance with household tasks such as cleaning, laundry and meal preparation
6. Administration of medication
7. Community participation, including support to get to and from community access activities
8. Assistance with travel / transport
Who Are You:
We are only as good as our people! The Allara vision is only made possible because of the team of people who are a part of making it a reality. We are driven by a team of likeminded individuals who are innovative, passionate, vision aligned, and all driven by the same purpose.
If you dare to think differently and are passionate about making a difference to the lives of others, we want to hear from you!
You will need to be / have the following:
1. Experience with High Complex Care (manual handling, bowel care, mealtime management, etc.)
2. Experience with Personal Care
3. Highly engaging and proactive approach
4. Fluent English communication skills
5. Ability to follow protocol and procedures
6. Documentation and Data Collection
7. Driver's license, reliable vehicle and comprehensive insurance
8. Comfortable with providing personal care
9. Flexible availability & ability to work across different shifts including morning, evening, weekends, and sleepovers
10. Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or relevant industry experience (highly desirable)
11. NDIS Worker Screening Clearance & Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
12. NSW Police Check (through Service NSW)
13. Current CPR and First Aid Certificate
14. Strong desire to support people with a disability to increase and maintain independence
15. Positive, energetic and a 'can-do' attitude with a passion for working with people
If you would like to join our amazing team of Support Workers, please hit the APPLY button now.
Allara Support Services appreciates the time and effort candidates have taken to submit their application, however, please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted .
Thank you!
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