Disability Support Workers

**Company description**

**Our Caring Hearts** is a NDIS Registered Provider and an established company created in 2020. **Our Caring Hearts** provides nothing but the best care and assistance to the Participants they deserve. We understand everyone is different and **Our Caring Hearts** will ensure Participants get the necessary care and assistance they need to achieve their goals and overcome any boundaries. **Our Caring Heart**s will build bridges to a better future.

**Job description**

Inhouse care: Supporting the participants to increase daily living and personal care skills to increase independent which entails dishes, washing, cooking, cleaning etc. in the house.

Taking participants to appointments to doctors, physio etc.

Taking participants to do shopping and how to shop economically.

Helping participants to reach their goals.

Help access activities of the participants choice and engage with supports to access communities and activities.

Helping participants with showering and if any participants have medication to take check that they are taking the right medication at the right time.

If a participant is in a wheelchair, please make sure you know how to use it correctly.

What is a great workplace to you? Is it working with people you trust and enjoy being around? Is it a place where people give their personal best every day? We hope that these are some of the qualities you look for in a great workplace because these are the same qualities we look for in our Staff.

At **Our Caring Hearts** we like to think we are a family and that every staff member is part of that family. We are all working towards the same goals and it is great that we can do that together. If you want to be part of a strong, supportive team, then **Our Caring Hearts** may be the company for you.

We are serious about getting the right people on board because the work that you will do is so important. Depending on your experience you will have opportunities to provide care and support to participants with disability, families, children and young people.

**WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN OUR TEAM**

Working with us will provide you with the flexibility to choose your hours, with work available 24/7. At **Our Caring Hearts** we are here to support you, whether it's within your day to day role or providing you with access to industry specific resources and training. We care about our staff as your role is very important to **Our Caring Hearts** and the Participants.

**CARE**

**Our Caring Hearts **has roles available working participants with disability, families, children and young people in caring roles both within family homes and in respite. If you are thinking about working with families, children and young people understand the social and emotional development of this age group, then this may be the job for you.

**SUPPORT**

Support is generally carried out within a home environment. You would be required to assist with daily personal activities, respite, household tasks, physical well being, assistance with school or other education programs and social activities.

**DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU?**

**WHAT YOU NEED**

**You have to have**:
**You will need to**:
Speak fluent English _**(English first language please as it is the Paticipant's choice)**_

Have a positive outlook and belief in each person's potential.

Be kind and empathetic to the needs of others;
Be a good problem solver;
Be patient and Caring;
Have great interpersonal skills and the ability to connect with all Participants

Be adaptable and flexible;
Have all police checks and certificates etc. to do this role.

Have a DHS Child Related Clearance or Working with Children Check;
Have First Aid Certificate;
Need to have a roadworthy vehicle with comprehensive insurance.

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Travel reimbursement

Schedule:

- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Flexible hours
- Night shift
- On call
- Overtime
- Public holidays
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Penalty rates

**Education**:

- Certificate I - IV (required)

**Experience**:

- Disability, Mental Health & Vulnerable Participants: 2 years (required)

**Language**:

- First Language English is a MUST (required)

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (required)
- Working with Children Check (required)
- National Police Certificate (required)
- Certificate in Disability, Youth Works, Aged or equivalent (required)
- Full Drivers Licence (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Shift availability:

- Day Shift (required)
- Overnight Shift (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

- 25% (required)