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Location Lidcombe NSW
Seeking Female Support Workers to assist a Participant. Some of the tasks will include meal preparation, community access and assistance with daily activities. Competency in the English language is a prerequisite.
JOB TITLE: Disability Support WorkerJOB DESCRIPTION:
The Disability Support Worker is responsible for implementing training and support services aimed at maximising the living, employment, social and recreational skills of people with a disability. Community inclusion, independence, decision making and personal choice should be promoted through these supports, with a focus on individual needs.
TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT: CasualREPORT TO: Operations Manager
LOCATION: Varies
MAIN DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
Providing care and support to clients in line with their personalised care plans, including:
- Personal tasks
- Domestic assistance
- Respite
- Social support
- Transport
- Meal preparation
- Group participation
- Life skills development
QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS:
- Cert III Individual Support, Mental Health, Aged Care, Community Services, Disability Work or similar.
- Current WWCC, Criminal Record Check and First Aid Certificate
- Driver’s License
- Reliable and comprehensively insured vehicle
- Smart phone
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum 6 months relevant experience
- Experience supporting People with Disability.
- Demonstrated Continuing Professional Development.
- Knowledge of continuous quality improvement principles
SKILLS:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to build rapport and trust with clients.
- Strong time management and ability to prioritise.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office suite of programs and other computer systems for record keeping.
- Excellent problem solving and conflict management skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team and maintain good working relationships.
Pay: $33.96 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 10 per week
Schedule:
- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
Supplementary Pay:
- Penalty rates
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Arundel, QLD: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Manual handling: 1 year (Required)
Language:
- Fluent English (Required)
Licence/Certification:
- First Aid Certification (Required)
- Working with Children Check (Required)
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (Required)
- National Police Certificate (Required)
- Driver Licence (Required)
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (Required)
Work Location: In person