Disability Support Workers

Carestaff are seeking motivated, caring and committed Aged & Disability Support Workers for the delivery of support services to NDIS clients in the community. This support enables a level of independence, by providing services which will assist them to complete everyday tasks.

Benefits of working with Carestaff:

• Above award wage, paid weekly

• Work/life balance

• Support from a knowledgeable friendly team

• Respect from co-workers due to Carestaff's unparalleled reputation within the industry

• If you are currently employed; we can work around your roster and your family

• Ongoing training in accordance with Industry Standards

• Access and support from our Clinical Nurse at all times

About you:

• Punctual, friendly, confident, non-Judgmental, flexible, empathetic, practical and compassionate

• Professional and understanding regarding Private and Confidential Code of Ethics

• Invested in provided the highest quality in disability services to the community

• Competent in working with people with a disability.

• Competent in working with people of all ages

Duties may include:

• Assistance with personal care tasks

• Light domestic assistance

• Meal preparation

• Community participation e.g. medical appointments, shopping and/or social outings

• In-home respite

• Assistance with therapy tasks

• Use of mobility equipment e.g. hoist, wheelchair, shower chairs

• Adhering to specialist plans and medication administration

• Handling complex or challenging situations an behaviors calmly

Requirements:

• Preferred Certificate III in Individual Support, Certificate III or IV in Disability

• 3 months paid experience working as a Disability Support Worker

• Willing to travel a 30- 40 minute radius

• Driver's Licence (Required)

• Current Australian National Police Check or willingness to obtain same prior to commencing

• First Aid Certificate

• Blue Card with Yellow Card Exemption or willingness to obtain same prior to commencing

• Flexibility to work across different shifts during the week / sleepovers / weekends