Personal Support Worker

4 days ago

Greater Adelaide SA, Australia Direct Care Australia Full time

**About us**

Direct Care Australia is an Aged Care, Mental Health and Disability community support provider across Adelaide, SA.

We support people with both high and complex support needs.

Activity type: domestic assistance, respite, social support and personal care.

**About the Role**

You will have experience supporting people with aged related and disability support needs.

We provide support to people, including children with a wide range of disabilities, including physical, mental health and complex care support.

The role will see you on the front-line providing daily support to persons with a physical and/or intellectual disability and/or with age-related support needs.

The Support Worker role may involve Manual Handling, Use of Lifts and Hoists, Medication administration, Community and Social access, Transportation, and Personal care.

Shifts range from a minimum of 2-hours shift length in local suburbs.

A reliable vehicle and availability across Mon - Sun is required.

**Essential Criteria**
- Preferred Cert III or IV in Disability/Individual Support/Aged Care
- Registered Nurses and/or Enrolled Nurses also encouraged to apply
- Medication Administration Certificate (preferred)
- 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
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
- National Criminal History Check
- Smart phone required for rostering purposes and service delivery

Also MUST have the following:

- Ability to provide person-centred and consumer-directed 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 case-noting 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 training
- Paid travel between same - day shifts
- Dedicated team of coordinators, always available to assist you 24/7
- Employee Assistance Program
- Work uniforms, ID badge and necessary PPE gear
- Ongoing training and career development

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Salary**: $26.00 - $37.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 24 per week

**Benefits**:

- Employee mentoring program
- Professional development assistance
- Travel reimbursement

Schedule:

- Shift work

**Experience**:

- personal care: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (required)
- Driver Licence (required)
- Certificate III Individual Support or equivalent (preferred)
- National Police Check (preferred)
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

- 100% (required)

Work Location: In person

  • Disability Support Workers

    2 weeks ago

    Adelaide CBD, Australia Support Worker Co. Full time

    Morphett Vale, Prospect & Elizabeth locations - We can work around your availability, provide consistent hours & routine rosters - Staff must be able to work AM, PM & overnight shifts (sleep over & awake) Support Worker Co is a leading Support Worker Agency that provides best fit Disability Support Workers to Disability Service Organisations. We are...

  • Disability Support Worker

    4 days ago

    Adelaide, South Australia Support Worker Co Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

    Support Worker Co is a leading Support Worker Agency that provides best-fit Disability Support Workers to both Government & non-government Disability Service providers across Australia.  We are partnering with a long-term specialist Disability Service provider operating and we have a plenty of work opportunities currently available within their services...

  • Disability Support Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Greater Adelaide SA, Australia Eragon Support Full time

    We are looking for male Disability Support Workers to provide exceptional care to a gentleman in northern suburbs of Adelaide in his home. The role will be diverse and highly rewarding, and you will be supported with ongoing training and support throughout your career. **About You** Have experience working with participants on the Spectrum. You will have...

  • Disability Support Worker

    3 days ago

    Greater Adelaide SA, Australia Integrated Clinical Support Full time

    We're currently looking for Disability Support Workers! **About us** Integrated Clinical Support is a South Australian founded Disability Support Service providing Compassionate, Inclusive, Meaningful Supports and a unique service that ensures your loved ones are safe. Accommodated by the highest level of in-home care from our experienced Integrated team,...

  • Disability Support Worker

    3 days ago

    Greater Adelaide SA, Australia Integrated Clinical Support Full time

    We're currently looking for Disability Support Workers! **About us** Integrated Clinical Support is a South Australian founded Disability Support Service providing Compassionate, Inclusive, Meaningful Supports and a unique service that ensures your loved ones are safe. Accommodated by the highest level of in-home care from our experienced Integrated team,...

  • Disability Support Worker

    4 days ago

    Greater Adelaide SA, Australia Kustomize Your Support Full time

    As a Support Worker your role will be to assist a diverse range disability clients with activities of daily living and providing support services such as Domestic Assistance, Social Support, and Personal Care at their home and in the community.Located Northern Suburbs of AdelaidePosition 1: Female Support Worker (Community-Based)Female, aged 30+Able to teach...

  • Disability Support Worker

    1 week ago

    Greater Adelaide SA, Australia I'm Able Support Network Full time

    Why Join Our Team? - Supportive Culture Dedicated To Improvement - Flexible Hours - Opportunities For Career Growth. About Us - Our three core values are **Communication**, **Compassion**, and **Confidence**. Across our organisation, we prioritise communication to foster compassion and build confidence to broaden possibilities. - What we do is disability...

  • Female, English First Language

    1 week ago

    Greater Adelaide SA, Australia Reignite Support Full time

    Join Our Team at Reignite Support! **What We’re Looking For**: We need workers who are **committed to their agreed shifts** and won’t cancel on short notice. This role requires individuals who can handle the **pressures and responsibilities** of support work with professionalism, patience, and care. **Key Responsibilities**: As a support worker,...

  • Disability Support Worker

    6 days ago

    Adelaide SA, Australia Duacare Support solutions Full time $45,000 - $70,000 per year

    Urgent Start | Duacare Support SolutionsThe OpportunityDuacare Support Solutions, a compassionate NDIS-registered provider, is urgently seeking dedicated and reliable Disability Support Workers to join our team in Adelaide's Western Suburbs. Experience in mental health support is highly regarded. If you are passionate about making a positive impact and...

  • Disability Support Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Adelaide Region SA, Australia Eragon Support Full time

    **About the Role** We are looking for some amazing female support workers to provide exceptional care to a client in the CBD. You will provide personal care and support to a lady in their own home and duties include Manual Handling (2:1), personal care, food preparation, some food shopping and light domestic tasks. There is a variety of shifts available...