Disability Support Worker

About Us:

Genesis Health Service's objective is to give person focused support and to improve the mechanisms, efficiency and accessibility to national services for those with life-altering disabilities. Our mission is to enhance their lives and promote their independence. We shall achieve this through working consultatively with people with a disability and their families/guardians.

At Genesis Health Services, we are resolutely committed to our core objective, which is centred around providing comprehensive and person-focused support to individuals facing life-altering disabilities. Our primary aim is to significantly enhance the mechanisms, efficiency, and overall accessibility of national services dedicated to addressing the unique needs of this community. We recognise the challenges that people with disabilities encounter daily and are dedicated to crafting tailored solutions that foster empowerment and improve their overall quality of life.

The Role:

Promote participant’s participation in age-appropriate activities and tasks within the community and at home.

To help the participant engage in outings and daily activities and promote involvement in the community.

Provide direct care in accordance with the NDIS plan.

Abide by the medication administration policy, WHS procedures and participant rights policies.

Ensure the safety and wellbeing of participants by reporting any issues and concerns to the appropriate persons.

Provide 1:1 care or small group support.

Ensure documentation and information relating to the participant is accurately and appropriately recorded.

Disability Support Workers provide assistance to a person with a disability with everyday tasks that a person without a disability would be doing for themselves and may include, and not be limited to, the following activities:

Manual Handling.

Showering.

Toileting.

Grooming.

Meal assistance.

Meal preparation.

Exercise.

Domestic responsibilities.

Recreation.

Personal development.

Communication.

Mobility.

Personal administration.

Shopping; and

Other independent living skills

What are we looking for:

Desirable Qualification requirements:

Cert IV in Disability or Cert III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)

Achieved Diploma in Community Services/ Mental Health or Equivalent

Certificate III in drugs and alcohol

Certificate III in Mental Health

Have Experience and Training in specialised areas example: Down Syndrome, Autism

Special Requirements:

First Aid Certification

CPR Training Certificate

Working with Children Check

NDIS Worker Screening Check (Preferred)

Infection Control Training - COVID 19

Administration in Medication

National Police Certificate (less than 1 year)

Driver Licence (Preferred)

2 Reference Check (Preferred)

Preferred Work Location:

Smith's Lane

Narre Warren

2 Coolabah, Glen Waverley

Remuneration: 

Salary range: AUD 70,000 - AUD 75,000 per annum (plus of superannuation)