Disability Support Worker

1 week ago

Cameron Park, Australia PEGASUS COMMUNITY CARE Full time

**Job description**

**AN EXCITING NEW PROJECT IN THE NEWCASTLE AREA - NOW RECRUITING DISABILITY SUPPORT WORKERS**

**Are you looking for a new challenge?**

**Are you looking for regular rostered hours?**

Pegasus Care is seeking suitably experienced staff with a range of skills required to support a man in his mid-60’s to live independently in a Supported Independent Living property located in **Cameron Park NSW**.

The successful applicant will have experience **supporting people with a cognitive impairment**, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Mental Health and Acquired Brain Injury stemming from historical AOD and stroke.

**You will have a positive, non-confrontational person-centred attitude with the ability to provide personal care in an engaging and respectful manner.**

The man currently mobilises with a 4-wheel walker and requires supervision. The ability to assess risk and provide verbal prompts on the go is highly desirable. Successful applicants **may be required to support the man to use a manual wheelchair when out in the community.**

You could also be offered work to support our existing clients at our other locations in the Thornton NSW.

We need someone who is **reliable,** motivated, flexible, who takes initiative, **are self-aware**, engaging, great communicators, team players, willing to learn and be mentored.

**Ongoing training is provided.**

The role requires staff to be available to work a **24/7 roster** which will include weekend and public holidays, and, overnight sleepover shifts. To ensure the smooth running of the Service, staff will need to commit to a **minimum of 30 hpw**

**The successful applicant must be able to show experience in some or all of the following:

- **
- Previous sector experience
- **Mental Health and Trauma**
- **Acquired Brain Injuries**
- **Experience with Cognitive Impairments**
- Willing to assist with Personal Care as required
- Provision of Community Access
- Implementation of Individual Goals, Plans, Routines
- 100 points of ID
- **NSW Drivers Licence, a Reliable vehicle with Comprehensive Insurance**
- **Certificate III or IV in Disability Work (or similar)**
- **NDIS Worker Clearance Certificate**
- **The right to work in Australia**
- **Current NSW Working With Children Check**
- **Current National Police Check**
- Provide evidence of vehicle registration
- **Current First Aid/CPR Certificate**
- Completed NDIS mandator training modules
- Infection Control Training
- Evidence of COVID-19 vaccination

**Job Types**: Part-time, Casual

Pay: $41.76 - $43.08 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Schedule:

- Shift work

Supplementary Pay:

- Penalty rates

Licence/Certification:

- Working with Children Check (required)
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (required)
- National Police Certificate (required)
- NSW Driver Licence (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 13/11/2024

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