Disability Support Worker

WHY WORK FOR ABILITYLIVING-MYWAY:

• We invest in our staff, providing training and ongoing professional development, including comprehensive induction, buddy shifts, online learning and inhouse training.
• Supportive team environment, with quality after-hours support.
• Recognition and Rewards Program for quality work, worker of the month, your birthday and employment anniversaries.
• Paid travel time between participants and kilometres travelled.
• Increase your take home pay with Salary Sacrifice tax benefits, up to $15,900 + additional $2,650 meal & entertainment.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to you and your direct family.
• Employment Referral Program.

THE ROLE:

Job Title: Disability Support Worker

Contract Type: Casual, Permanent Part-time

Availability: Weekday, morning, afternoon, weeknight, weekend.

Minimum shift engagement is 2 hours, which may involve supporting participants across multiple locations.

Location: Multiple locations in the surrounding areas of Newcastle and Lake Macquarie.

Remuneration: Paid under the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award (Home Care Employees), including penalty rates.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide personal support to individuals with disabilities, tasks could include:

• Assistance with daily living tasks.
• Personal care and hygiene.
• Bowel care.
• Urinary and catheter care.
• Manual handling, transfers, hoisting.
• Assistance with medication.
• Community access and social participation.
• Assist with home exercise program.
• Domestic assistance, meal preparation.
• Implement individualized support plans and goals in collaboration with the individual and their support team.
• Maintain accurate records of support provided and report any concerns or incidents to the appropriate supervisor.
• Foster positive relationships with individuals, their families, and other stakeholders.

ABOUT YOU:

• Experience in a similar role is preferred but not required as training will be provided.
• Passionate about providing quality person centred support.
• Motivated with a great work ethic.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish trust with individuals with disabilities.
• Compassionate and patient demeanor, with a genuine desire to make a positive difference in the lives of others.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, with a flexible and adaptable approach.
• Capability to access web-based App for roster and communications.

Additional criteria:

• Hold a current driver's licence and reliable transport for travel between participants.
• NDIS Worker Check (NDISWC).
• National Police Check.
• Working with Children Check (WWCC).
• NDIS Orientation Module.
• First Aid Certificate.

ABOUT US:

AbilityLiving-MyWay Ltd. was founded by an NDIS Participant, focusing on providing person-centred high quality care with choice and control. We are a charity not-for-profit organisation providing in home and community support to participants to assist with living an independent life. 'Your Lifestyle, Your Choice'.

APPLY TODAY:

If you are passionate about empowering individuals and making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with disabilities, we would love to hear from you

Please submit a cover letter and resume

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At AbilityLiving-MyWay we embrace Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and promote diversity. We encourage people of all ages and abilities including those with lived experience or knowledge of disability to consider a career with us, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $30.33 – $36.78 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Salary packaging
• Travel reimbursement

Experience:

• Support Work: 1 year (Preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (Preferred)
• NDIS Worker Screening Check (Preferred)
• National Police Certificate (Preferred)
• Driver Licence (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Preferred)

Work Location: In person