Personal Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Somerton Park, South Australia Direct Care Australia Full time

About us

Direct Care Australia is a home and community provider of supports to people with a disability and age-related conditions across Australia.


We are seeking an experienced, committed and reliable Support Worker to provide support to people with both high and complex support needs.


About the Role
You will have experience supporting people with a disability to live their lives the way they wish.


This role is to support a participant with activities of preparing for work each day and transportation to and from work daily - 2 shifts each day of 2 hours each.


The role requires a Support Worker who is confident with prompting the participant to prepare for work and is confident with transportation to and from work.

Female worker preferred by the client.

Morning shift 7-9am : Afternoon shift 4-6pm - may be extended but not flexible with start times.

Essential Criteria

  • Cert III or IV in Disability/Individual Support/Aged Care
  • Enrolled Nurses also encouraged to apply
  • Work experience in Disability or Aged Care
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Reliable and flexible
  • Current full driver's license and a reliable vehicle
  • Comprehensive car insurance
  • Current First Aid/CPR & Manual handling certificates
  • National Criminal History Check
  • Availability and willingness to work at least 20 hours per week across 7 days
  • Smart phone required for DCA App and service delivery

Also MUST have the following:

  • Ability to provide personcentred and consumerdirected care
  • Availability to work across 7 days including passive and active night shifts
  • Demonstrated experience working with moderate to high challenging behaviours
  • Excellent written and spoken language skills and thorough casenoting experience
  • An ability to understand, listen, and communicate with people who have limited verbal communication capabilities or who have English as a second language
What We Can Offer

  • Above Award Wages
  • Regular hourly rate increases for staff who complete required training
  • Use of company smartphone App
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Dedicated team of coordinators always available to assist you 24/
  • Ongoing training and career development
Resume, cover letter and Clearances either here or via the company website:

Job Type:
Casual

Salary:
$ $60.00 per hour

Schedule:

  • Afternoon shift
  • Day shift
  • Morning shift
  • Shift work
  • Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

  • Penalty rates

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Somerton Park, SA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • First Aid Certification (required)
  • Working with Children Check (required)
  • National Police Certificate (required)
  • Driver Licence (required)

Work Authorisation:

  • Australia (preferred)

Work Location:
In person

Expected Start Date: 14/08/2023

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