Disability Support Worker

9D Care offers a range of supports and assistance to a variety of local residents, including help at home, social inclusion and community participation. We are looking for people who can provide practical and emotional help to others, calling on their own real-life experiences to build rapport and relationships. Your support will enable our clients to remain living independently and comfortably in their own homes, throughout the Victoria Region.
**The Opportunity**:
This is a casual role and will be based in **Elwood, Victoria.** Are you looking for a job which provides flexibility and the opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of people with disabilities?

**About You**:
We require our Care Workers to be reliable, committed, and empathetic individuals to provide quality care as a Support Worker
We look for:

- A can-do attitude and genuine interest in helping others.
- Various hobbies - sewing, arts, gardening, cooking and scrap booking to name a few
- Experience in various outdoor pursuits and activities
- A practical understanding of hygiene assistance and commitment of care
- Enjoyment in social activities, and one-on-one engagement
- Understanding of physical limitations and a safe, sensible approach
- Creativity, enthusiasm, sensitivity and emotional stability
- Strong communication and organisational skills - able to manage your time and support clients to do the same in an everyday capacity
- People who have some extra time and appreciate being with others
- Those who have strong work ethics and enjoy being team player
- Commitment to providing responsive and considerate care
- Prioritise punctuality and reliability
- Prioritise individual, family and guardian needs
- Flexible and adaptive communication skills

**Qualifications required**:

- Certificate III in Individual Support, Aged Care, Disability, Community Services or equivalent.
- A current National Police Certificate
- Open **Valid Driver License and your own, reliable vehicle (must required)**:

- Physically capable of meeting the requirements of the role
- Current First aid Certificate
- **Experience working Children with Special Needs.**

All applicants must have a relevant visa or working rights in Australia.

A Care Worker role with 9D care will provide you with training and development opportunities, flexibility in working hours and access to a network of fellow carers passionate about improving quality of life.
With our customer as our number one priority, we are expanding our service offering to ensure we are at the forefront in providing tailored care to an individual.
**Next Steps**:
**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: $34.00 - $36.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Afternoon shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Fully vaccinated

**Education**:

- Certificate I - IV (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (preferred)

Shift availability:

- Day Shift (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

- 25% (preferred)

Work Location: In person