Disability Support Worker

**Eminence Care** is a registered NDIS and aged care provider.

Our goal is to provide highest standards of care and support for the ones who are in need across the community. We are NDIS registered disability services provider and we are never willing to compromise on the quality of support and care.

Our wide range of services includes assistance at home, transport assistance, nursing support and home modification that can be a great help in easy daily living.

**Key responsibilities will include but not limited to**:

- Provide in-home support to participants with health issues and daily living tasks such as washing, dressing, shower, grooming, meal preparation, transport arrangement, shopping assistance, cooking (or as per client request), community participation, social activities.
- Assisting the client on One on One in-home.
- Assisting client with domestic duties.
- Assistance in building client self-image and self-confidence.
- Assist in developing and implementing client-specific programs to help these individuals build strong social skills and encourage independence whenever possible.

**About you**

We are looking for Support Workers to be reliable, committed, and empathetic individuals to provide quality care. Your knowledge of the disability sector is extensive. Genuine interest in helping others. Comprehends rapidly about the needs of participants, creative, enthusiastic, emotional stability, with the following responsibilities:

- Understanding of confidentiality within the Disability Sector
- Reporting and recording relevant documentation for NDIS standard.

Knowledge of and awareness of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
- Understanding of Client Incident Management.
- Hoist Transfer knowledge is a must
- Enjoys cooking
- 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 having a safe sensible approach
- Possess a high level of trust, honesty, and integrity and am able to maintain a professional relationship with all participants.
- Self-motivator and a team player.
- A can-do attitude and genuine interest in helping others.
- Strong communication and organizational skills - able to manage your time and support clients to do the same in an everyday capacity.
- Those who have strong work ethics and enjoy being a team player.
- Commitment to providing responsive and considerate care.
- Effective communication, comprehension, and interpersonal skills.
- Sound and effective time management skills.
- Prioritizes punctuality and reliability.

**Locations**:
Dandenong, Frankston, Mornington Peninsula, Chadstone, South Melbourne, Moorooduc, Ringwood and across Melbourne.

**About the Opportunity**

**What we offer**:
We value the effort you've put in. Along with enviable possibilities for salary package, you'll receive a competitive salary.

*Above award minimum wages.
*Supportive team
*Ongoing shifts
*Mobile phone app - for ease of updating your availability, submitting timesheets and viewing your booked shifts.

**RETENTION BONUS AS MUCH AS $500**
*Terms-conditions apply

We would be delighted to hear from you if you are interested in working for a firm with a clear purpose that is dedicated to safety, kindness, and growing our people.

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $32.00 - $42.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 - 45 per week

**Benefits**:

- Travel reimbursement

Schedule:

- Afternoon shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Public holidays
- Weekend availability

Supplementary Pay:

- Retention bonus

Application Question(s):

- Are you fully vaccinated with booster (3rd dose)?

**Experience**:

- Disability Support and Aged Care: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Working with Children Check (required)
- Australian driver's licence (required)
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (required)
- Australian National Police Check (required)
- Certificate in Disability, Aged Care or any equivalent (required)

Work Location: In person