Disability Support Worker

1 week ago


Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia MK Care Full time
MK Care strives to support people with a disability to do the things they love.
Our purpose is to support people to live the life they want to live.

The Role

We support individuals to pursue their interests, achieve their lifestyle goals, develop new skills and be valued as equal citizens in the community.

Your role may involve providing assistance with all aspects of daily living including personal care, hoisting, meals, assistance with household tasks and meaningful engagement within their home and community environments.

About You

If you are passionate about supporting people to manage their own lifestyles and live the life they choose, we would like to hear from you.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • NDIS Worker Screening Check
  • Working with Children Check
  • Current First Aid training
  • Manual Handling training (or willing to obtain)
  • Police check
  • Access to a car and driver's license
  • A positive, reliable, empathetic approach to support people of all ages and backgrounds living with a disability
  • COVID19 Vaccination Certificate or Immunisation evidence required
  • Demonstrated, proven experience working with individuals who may have complex support needs in different environments
  • Positive and willing attitude
  • Clear and effective communication skills
  • Friendly and engaging manner
  • Initiative and selfmotivation
  • Flexibility and availability is essential in this role, with the ability to work a variety of shifts
Why Join Us?

  • Great team
  • We're looking to build a great team of staff


Strong values
  • Respect, listening, empowerment and responsiveness


Training and development
  • Provided as well as mentoring is available so that you can be the best at what you do
How to Apply

Job Types:
Subcontract, Casual

Salary:
From $37.53 per hour

Schedule:

  • Shift work

Supplemental pay types:

  • Penalty rates

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • South Sydney

NSW:
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • First Aid Certification (preferred)
  • Working with Children Check
(required)

  • National Police Certificate (required)
  • Driver Licence (required)

Work Authorisation:

  • Australia (required)


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