Location
Elanora Heights, NSW, Australia
Role Purpose
The Disability Support Worker role at CPA exists to provide high-quality, person‐centered support to people with disabilities. You will play a vital role in empowering clients to live as independently as possible, by helping them to achieve their goals and supporting their day‐to‐day wellbeing, dignity and quality of life.
About the Clients
This group SIL home in Elanora Heights is home to 4 clients. Our clients can have a range of disabilities including Cerebral Palsy and other similar conditions and may have different levels of medical needs and behaviours. These clients are very activity‐oriented and love swimming at the local beach pool and CPA's hydrotherapy facilities.
Role Overview
This 20‐hour per week, permanent part‐time role is based out of one of CPA's SIL houses in Elanora Heights. As a Disability Support Worker within a CPA SIL home, your role is focused on providing support to clients in a domestic setting (in the home). You will make a meaningful difference through supporting clients with daily living needs such as cooking and mealtimes and helping with cleaning & general household tasks. You will also provide personal care to clients in a respectful and dignified manner, administer medication, and support clients to move around the house through manual handling and the use of specialised equipment such as hoists. You'll also be asked to document and monitor client wellbeing, and collaborate effectively with other CPA staff to maintain a supportive team environment.
Shift times:
* Early mornings: 6am – 9am
* Day shifts: 9am – 3pm
* Afternoons/evenings: 3pm – 6pm/7pm/8pm/9pm
* Awake overnights: 10pm – 6am
What Success Looks Like
* Clients feel safe, respected and empowered
* Care is delivered consistently in a person‐centred way
* Documentation is accurate and completed on time
* You contribute positively to team culture
* You demonstrate CPA's values: Passionate, Respectful, Ethical, Curious and Courageous
Essential Criteria
* Commitment to person‐centred care
* Current NSW Driver's Licence (minimum P2)
* Ability to meet the inherent physical requirements of the role
* Willingness to work a rotating roster
* NDIS Worker Screening Check
* Working With Children Check
* First Aid & CPR
Where required, CPA will support or reimburse relevant compliance certifications.
Benefits
* Attractive hourly rate from $34.59 + Super + Penalty Rates
* Salary packaging options
* $100 annual Wellbeing Allowance
* Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport (for you and your family)
* Employee Referral Bonus Program
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Training, Development & Progression Opportunities: CPA is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 90213). We offer fully funded nationally recognised qualifications including CHC33021 – Certificate III in Individual Support. Ongoing specialist training and skill development. CPA also encourages internal progression and is committed to providing opportunities for growth to our people. This can include progression into Disability Support Practitioner Level 4 (DSP4) roles, as well as pathways to leadership and management positions. 80% of CPA's House Managers all started as DSW's, highlighting our commitment to growth & development.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Cerebral Palsy Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cerebral Palsy Alliance 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.
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