Disability Support Worker

Company Description

CGM Disability Services partners with participants and families to deliver reliable, respectful support. We value straight answers, consistent rostering, and care that empowers choice. Our commitment is to ensure our clients receive high-quality services that cater to their individual needs and preferences. We strive to make a positive impact in the lives of those we support by
Building a Culture of Clarity and Care.

Role Description

This is a full-time role for a Disability Support Worker, located in Albury, NSW. The Disability Support Worker will be responsible for providing support to individuals with disabilities, including assistance with daily living activities, promoting independence, safeguarding, and ensuring the well-being of participants. The role includes maintaining a positive and respectful interaction with participants, families, and other team members. The support worker will also be responsible for documentation and follow-up as required.

Specific accountabilities

• Assisting with domestic tasks and chores such as shopping, menu planning, cooking, washing, toileting and cleaning
• Helping with outings, social activities and other daily routines
• Providing companionship and support to assist clients to develop their existing skills, abilities and confidence

Performance measures

• Demonstrated high level of interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
• Experience prescribing a range of disability equipment
• Demonstrated high level of problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently (as required) and exercise initiative
• Commitment to providing a client focused service in a timely, consistent, co-ordinated and flexible manner
• Demonstrated knowledge of ongoing issues that living with a disability presents at various life stages
• Flexible, family-friendly culture that will enable you to balance family and work obligations;
• Competitive hourly rates

Qualifications

• Experience as a Support Worker and Digital literacy skills
• Strong Interpersonal Skills and Communication abilities
• Knowledge of Safeguarding practices
• Empathy, patience, and dedication to providing high-quality care
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Relevant certification or qualifications in Disability Support or related field
  (Preferred)
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification (Preferred)