Disability Support Worker

1 day ago


Hornsby, Australia 8848 Disability Services Full time

8848 Disability Services is currently looking for several committed, caring and professional individuals to join our Community Participation and Supported Living Team in various area, on part time and casual basis. A variety of shifts is available and would suit those living in the local area.

Previous experience is essential.

**TYPICAL DUTIES MIGHT INCLUDE**:

- Supporting customers with personal care and other health and hygiene issues such as eating, dressing, toileting and showering.
- Ability to use a hoist and sling.
- Understanding of postural hypotension, autonomic dysreflexia, poikilothermia and relevant management strategies.
- Undertaking various household tasks including mealtime management, cleaning, shopping and other community access activities.
- Supporting customers to develop and maintain independence at home and in the community.
- Implementing behaviour support plans aimed at supporting individuals who demonstrate challenging behaviours to achieve their goals.

**ESSENTIAL CRITERIA**
- Certificate III/IV in Aged Care or Individual Support or equivalent qualifications desired but not essential
- A current Australian Driver's Licence and access to a comprehensively insured vehicle
- Demonstrated commitment to supporting and promoting the individual needs of our customers
- Demonstrated ability to develop positive relationships with our customers and to support their individual care plans
- Flexibility to work casual shifts, as needed is required
- NSW Working With Children Check
- NDIS Workers Check
- Current First Aid and CPR certificate or willingness to obtain
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

**About 8848 Disability Services**
- Ideal opportunity to work for one of the most reputed Service Providers
- Use your local knowledge to support those in your community
- Challenging yet rewarding casual roles in a supportive team
- Supportive and inclusive workplace culture
- Attractive Remuneration
- Be part of a skilled team and establish yourself in a rewarding role

**DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENT**

At 8848 we believe vaccination to be the best way to keep our employees and clients safe from COVID-19. We require all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: $38.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Fixed shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Public holidays
- Shift work
- Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
All workers are required to wear mask all the time and follow the company’s Covid protocols. Workers must be fully vaccinated to start work.

Application Question(s):

- How far (in kms) do you live from Mount Colah ?
- These are 4 hour shifts (10 AM to 3 PM) Monday to Friday, 12 hours per week. Are you okay with this?

Licence/Certification:

- Working with Children Check (preferred)
- NDIS Workers Check (preferred)
- Driver Licence (preferred)



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