Disability Support Worker

Position:Disability Support Worker

Location: South East Suburbs 

About Us:

Calming Waves Support Services (CWSS) is a leading provider of Disability Support services dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities. We are committed to fostering independence, personal growth, and a sense of community for our clients. We are currently seeking compassionate and dedicated Independent Support Workers to join our team on a Sub-Contractor basis.

About You:

You are an independent Support Worker with skills and experience in all the following areas:

• Personal care
• High intensity care
• PEG feeding
• Hoist use
• Certificate in Nursing, Disability, Mental Health, Community Service-related disciplines will be highly regarded

Responsibilities:

As a Disability Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in providing day-to-day support and personal care assistance to our clients. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting high intensity care clients with activities of daily living (e.g., grooming, bathing, dressing, PEG feeding, administering suppositories).
• Creating a safe and inclusive environment for clients.
• Monitoring and recording client progress and reporting any concerns to the supervisor.
• Maintaining open and effective communication with clients, their families, and other team members.
• Adhering to care plans and following all relevant policies and procedures.
• Ensuring the physical and emotional well-being of clients.

Requirements:

To be considered for an interview, you must possess the following:

·         Valid Driver’s Licence and reliable transportation (with comprehensive car insurance)

·         Current First Aid and CPR Certificate

·         Current National Police Check (no more than 6 months old)

·         Current Working with Children Check (Employee status)

·         NDIS Worker Screening Check (highly desirable)

·         The right to work in Australia.

·         Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with clear English-speaking accent (client request)

·         Flexibility to work within a service that provides 24/7 care, including weekends, public holidays, sleepovers, and urgent/last minute shifts and ability to work independently and as part of a team.

·         All CWSS Support Workers are independent contractors who are responsible for managing their own tax and super obligations. You will need to get an ABN if you wish to work with us.

How to Apply:

Applications will only be accepted via email to *******@cwss.com.au.  Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience. 

Please note that due to the high volume of applicants only those successful for an interview will be contacted.  All interviews will be conducted face to face in our office in Narre Warren.

Calming Waves Support Service is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.

No agencies.

• Looking for candidates available to work:
  • Monday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
  • Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
  • Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
  • Thursday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
  • Friday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
  • Saturday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
  • Sunday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
• 1 year of relevant work experience required for this role
• Working rights required for this role
• Expected salary: $33 - $45 per hour