This is a great opportunity to join our caring team if you are looking for a few hours a week. Happy Carers is an NDIS registered provider and our priority is to establish working relations where our clients and our Support Workers are HAPPY!
We are currently seeking an experienced and committed Disability Support Worker to provide care and supervision for a young client **for short afternoon shifts during some week days.**
Applicants must be experienced with a mature attitude. The successful applicant will be expected to have a positive understanding of how to support an individual living with a disability. You must be passionate about helping others to maintain their quality of life and independence. You will need to be compassionate and empathetic with strong listening and communication skills to be successful and the ability to connect with people with behavioural challenges.
**Qualifications & Experiences**
- Certificate IV in Disability, Aged Care, Individual Support or relevant
- Current First Aid / CPR Certificate
- Driver licence (prefered)
- NDIS Screening Check
- Working With Children Check
- NDIS Orientation online training (must be willing to complete this)
**Key Responsibilities & Duties for Disability Support Worker**
- Supporting client with afternoon preparations (including getting changed and settled in after school)
- Accompanying client from their school transportation
- Motivate and promote client independence
- Companionship for the client
- Assist the client with emotional, psychological, cultural and spiritual needs.
- Make sure our client is HAPPY!
**Job Type**: Casual
**Salary**: From $30.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Shift work
Licence/Certification:
- Working with Children Check (required)
- Australian Driver Licence (preferred)
- First Aid Certification (required)
- NDIS Workers Screening Check (required)
Work Location: One location