Urgent Disability Support Worker

2 weeks ago


Gold Coast City, Australia Right at Home Full time

Description

Disability Support Worker

Right at Home provides in-home disability support services, supporting people to live independently. We are currently looking for Disability Support Workers to join our Gold Coast team. You can enjoy a flexible and balanced work life and support people in your community to live their best life possible.

The Disability Support Worker is responsible for implementing support services aimed at maximising the living, 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. All service delivery must be in line with the Policies and Procedures of Right at Home Care and the NDIS Framework

We offer an opportunity for empathetic Disability Support Workers to assist individuals in reaching their full potential. We have various shifts available in our Gold Coast region, with an average of 10- 20 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities

- Manual handling: Aid clients with mobility challenges through proper manual handling techniques and assisting with exercises.
- Community Engagement: Support clients in participating in social, recreational, and community activities.
- Domestic Duties: Assist with light housekeeping duties, meal preparation, and maintaining a safe and clean-living environment.
- Behavioural Management: Handle clients with high behaviours, employing appropriate strategies to ensure their safety and well-being, including the use of restrictive practices
- Provide direct care assistance to each client in accordance with their service plan and as directed by the coordinator.
- Ensure completion of appropriate documentation. Relevant information on support provided is to be recorded in client notes.
- Work with clients, family/ carers and other professionals to support the client’s individual goals.
- Services generally between the hours of 6am-6pm Monday to Friday

What you will need

- Australian Federal Police Clearance
- Current CPR / First Aid Certificate
- NDIS Workers Screening Check/Orientation Module
- Current Australian Driver’s Licence
- Reliable, registered and insured vehicle (comprehensive insurance is required)
- Smartphone with internet access.

What we offer

- Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle.
- Varied work supporting a diverse range of customers.
- Ability to work independently.
- Training & development opportunities (including free access to our online learning tools & programs)
- Access to our free Employee Assistance Program.
- Staff recognition programs.
- Ongoing support and advice from experienced, friendly, local office staff.
- Award: SCHADS Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services

Next steps

Our website, rightathome.com.au, is full of information on how we can assist and explains why Right at Home provides the Right Care, Right at Home.

How to apply

If this role sounds like you, please click on the apply button and follow the prompts. We will get in touch if you are shortlisted for this opportunity. If you would like to learn more, please reach out to our Recruitment team on 07 5655 0519 for a confidential chat.

Right at Home recognises the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to promoting fairness, equity and diversity in its workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

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