Ndis & Tac - Disability Support Worker

NDIS & TAC - Disability Support Worker (Casual Position)
- Ability Plus Disability Services specializes in the provision of client-centered in home care and community-based services throughout Victoria. Our clients require support staff to assist them in home as well as within the community where required. We are looking for support workers who are passionate about providing high quality care, can be reliable and flexible, have an empathetic nature and a desire to engage people._
- **Why work for Ability Plus?**_
- _Competitive pay rate_
- _A matching process designed to ensure and build long term relationships between support workers and participants_
- _Support in your role and the opportunity to be part of a time in an organisation that is growing at an impressive speed in the industry_
- _Ongoing online training_
- _Supportive coordinators and flexible work arrangements_

The role may involve:

- Assistance with community access and recreational activities
- Personal Care (showering, dressing, bowel care and toileting)
- Manual Handling and/or the use of equipment to support mobility such as wheelchairs and hoists
- Physical Therapy/Hydro support
- Transportation and supporting social engagement
- Light domestic duties such as meal preparation and cleaning.
- A genuine interest in the wellbeing and inclusion of people with disabilities
- Are a clear and strong communicator, both written and verbally
- Live locally and have flexibility with their schedule
- Professional or lived experience supporting someone with a disability.
- Experience supporting people with Mental Health and Complex Behaviors
- Highly desirable but not essential: High care knowledge and experience including catheter care, bowel care (suppository and/or enema), personal care, hoisting/client transfers, and PEG feeding.

**We offer**
- Attractive remuneration
- The opportunity to have a positive impact on peoples’ lives
- Comprehensive induction program
- A rewarding career in a growing service sector
- Ongoing training, support, and development
- Supportive team environment

**Job Type**: Casual

We provide ongoing roster

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Preston VIC: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)
- Bundoora VIC: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)
- Pascoe Vale VIC: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Mandatory requirements:

- The legal right to work in Australia
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Current First Aid (Valid for three years) and CPR (Valid for 12 months)
- Current Working with Children's Check
- Related Qualifications (eg: Certificate in Disability, Aged Care and/or Home and Community Care)
- License and own reliable vehicle with comprehensive insurance (for Community Access)

If you are looking for a career in helping to improve the lives of people with disabilities, please do not hesitate to apply

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $33.96 - $41.76 per hour

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Shift work

Licence/Certification:

- NDIS Screening Check (preferred)
- Working with Children Check (preferred)
- First Aid and CPR Certification (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: In person