Disability Support Worker

**About Us**:
Livability Care Australia is an approved NDIS Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) and Supported Independent Living (SIL) care provider in South Australia. At Livability Care, our dedicated team ensures that participants are matched to the right home depending on their likes, desires and goals. Due to continual organisational growth, Livability Care Australia are looking for Disability Support Workers in the South of Adelaide.

As a Disability Support Worker, you will be dedicated, values oriented, and focused on client choice and control. In this role, you will be required to support our participants' with disabilities to achieve their goals and build skills in areas such as cooking, reading, writing, technology and exercise. You will work to ensure that all people feel empowered and supported no matter their ability level. You will be flexible to work across AM, PM and Night Shifts.

**The Role**:
The day to day activities of the role include, but are not limited to:

- Follow person-centred support plans and behaviour support plans
- Assisting with daily routines (morning and bedtime)
- Participating in activities of particular interest, social activities, community outings
- Supporting with transport for medical appointments, shopping and family visit
- Day to day personal tasks including personal care
- Assisting with household tasks (including cooking, cleaning, washing, meal preparation)
- Assisting with medication (please review requirements below)
- Document participants' progress through record keeping
- Comply with LCA's procedures when reporting incidents

Your role will build meaningful, positive relationships with our clients and their families, playing a vital role in enriching our participants' lives.
- Previous professional experience with complex participants (preferable)
- An understanding of the NDIS and how to follow support plans
- Excellent communication skills, and a compassionate approach
- Flexible availability & a long-term commitment to Livability Care Australia

**Your Benefits**:

- Salary packaging options
- You'll support the same people each week
- Each person you support has a dedicated Service Manager
- Training is tailored to the people you're supporting
- Clear opportunities for career progression

**Your Essential Skills & Qualifications**:

- Certificate 3 or higher in Individual Support/Disability
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- DHS WWCC
- National Police Clearance
- Australian Driver's Licence
- First Aid/CPR/Manual Handling Certificates
- Medication Administration Certificate (or booking details)
- Please note: To be considered for and appointed to a position at Livability Care Australia, you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or hold a valid medical exemption certificate. You will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status during the recruitment process._

**Your Application**

For more information on this exciting position or for a copy of the full Position Description, please contact our friendly Human Resources Manager.

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: $30.95 - $38.08 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Flexible hours
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Public holidays
- Rotating roster
- Shift work
- Weekend availability

Supplementary Pay:

- Penalty rates

**Education**:

- Certificate I - IV (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- NDIS Worker Screening Check, DHS WWCC (required)
- Australian Driver's Licence (required)
- First Aid, CPR, Manual Handling (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Shift availability:

- Day Shift (required)
- Night Shift (required)
- Overnight Shift (required)