Disability Support Worker

Healthy Life Community Services (HLCS) is committed to empowering individuals live a more fulfilling life with enjoyment, purpose and independence. Our prime focus is on creating a boundless list of opportunities for people with disabilities to develop new skills, build confidence and enhance social relationships.

Job description

HLCS is currently recruiting for Casual Disability Support Workers to join our SIL team in our mission to empower our clients in achieving their NDIS goals and realizing their life aspirations.

We offer personalized one-on-one support services to our clients, encompassing a range of areas, including:

• Daily activities
• Personal Care
• Social engagement
• Assisted living within their homes
• Active community involvement
• Transportation assistance
• Respite care
• Weekday and weekend care

Key role:

As a Support Worker, your primary role will be to offer support to participants. You will play a vital role in promoting their autonomy, ensuring they have choices and control over their lives, and assisting them in reaching their individual goals. Your dedication to empowering participants and helping them achieve personal growth will be paramount in this position.

We are currently recruiting for our SIL houses and are looking to recruit individuals with high physical support experience and/or experience in supporting individuals with dementia

Hours:

We are currently recruiting for active night shifts, sleepovers, day and afternoon shifts within a SIL environment. Please do not apply if you are unable to do active night or day shifts

Responsibilities:

• Assisting participants in attaining positive outcomes aligned with their personal goals as outlined in their NDIS plan.
• Personal Care and ADLs
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date documentation.
• Working independently within the community or the participant's home.
• Actively participating in corporate and community events.
• Transporting participants to various services and appointments
• Delivering high-quality support to participants with varying levels of needs.
• Providing detailed reports after each shift.
• Undertaking additional tasks as assigned by the manager.

By fulfilling these responsibilities, you will contribute to the overall well-being and progress of our participants, ensuring their satisfaction and success in their NDIS journey.

Your position details:

• Employment Type: Casual
• Location: Toowoomba

As a casual employee, you will enjoy flexibility in your work schedule while receiving a competitive hourly rate. This position is based in Toowoomba in our SIL homes.

Essentials:

The successful candidate will also be required to possess or have the ability to obtain the following:

• NDIS Worker Screening clearance
• Blue Card certification
• An open driver's license
• Comprehensive car insurance
• First Aid and CPR certificates
• NDIS Workers' Orientation module completion
• Infection control training specific to the NDIS sector (we can arrange this training)
• Cert III in Individual Support or its equivalent (desirable)
• High physical supports/dementia experience- highly regarded
• Experience in supporting individuals with BOC and a PBSP will be highly regarded
• Hoisting experience is preferred but we will provide training as needed for successful candidates
• Current MAYBO or CPI Training - highly regarded
• Candidates must have valid Australian work rights including appropriate visa status

We would also welcome Age Care Workers looking to make the transition into disability services or individuals new to support work

These additional qualifications and clearances are necessary to ensure the safety and well-being of our participants, as well as to comply with regulatory and organizational requirements.