Disability Support Worker (Casual)

Do you have a great personality & work ethic? Do you want to make difference in the lives of vulnerable people in our community?.

EPIC Disability Services is an NDIS registered company that provides in-home support to participants with a range of mental and physical disabilities. We are looking to put together a team who can work seamlessly to provide continuity of care for our participants.

About Us

EPIC Disability Services Pty Ltd is an NDIS-registered disability services provider located right in the northeastern suburbs of Adelaide. We’re a quality project and providing the most advanced live-in facilities for people living with a disability.

We are dedicated to helping people by providing exceptional services – all tailored to the needs of our clients.

Our dedicated and passionate team of highly qualified support coordinators, case managers, health practitioners, support workers, and carers are with our clients every step of the way.

We’re committed to providing the very highest quality of care to our clients.

We are dedicated to providing reliable care and professional support services to our clients so that they have a better world to live in. We believe that living with a disability does not mean living with an inability.

EPIC is referred to as South Australia’s leading premium community and SIL support services provider for no reason. We have a team of staff members led by experienced health professionals who are passionate and dedicated to bringing the highest quality services to our community.

We are located in a 3000m2 space close to Modbury’s central hub with easy car access for clients, families, and carers. Learn more about our support services and facilities on our website or contact us directly at info@ourpacc.com.au

About the role:

Within this role, you will be expected to perform direct care duties with compassion and professionalism. These duties may include:

• Assistance with daily hygiene (showering, dressing, toilet)
• Assistance in meal preparation and shopping
• Supervision of medication
• Daily activities such as washing or cleaning
• Transporting to appointments
• Facilitating community participation and inclusion
• Providing companionship and support
• Prompting positive routines and behaviors in a cooperative and respective manner

Essential for the role:

• Minimum of Certificate 3 in Disability / Mental Health/ Individual Support / Aged Care / Nursing / Health Services Assistant Or be a current Nursing student (should have completed Cert III equivalent placements) or willingness to obtain

Highly Desirable

• Psychosocial Disability Experience with conditions such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar, BPD, Autism, Alzheimer's, and Huntington's.

Additionally, you will require:

• COVID vaccinations
• Certificate III in Disability, Aged Care, Individual Support (or equivalent)
• Roadworthy/Comprehensively insured vehicle and valid Driver's License
• NDIS Worker Screening Check (DHS Disability Service Employment Check)
• Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• First Aid Certificate
• National Police Clearance Check (not older than 3 years)
• Australian work rights
• 100 points proof of ID
• Manual Handling
• Flexible availability (days, weekends, and sleepovers)
• Immediate Start

Job Type:
Casual but could be full-time after negotiation with successful candidates.
Salary: $32.00– $36.00 per hour (based on experience)

Please note: \*\*Candidates may be shortlisted and interviewed prior to the closing date, apply today!\*\*

We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, ages, and gender as well as people who identify as First Peoples, LGBTIQ+, and people with a disability.

Job Type: Casual

Salary: From $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Travel reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Afternoon shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Modbury, SA 5092: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Certificate I - IV (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Licence/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (Required)
• Working with Children Check (Required)
• National Police Certificate (Required)
• Driver Licence (Required)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Modbury, SA 5092