Disability Support Worker (Casual)

Kora Care (KC) is a NDIS Provider with a committed team of professionals passionate about delivering high-quality support and services to people aged 17-65 living with physical and/or psychosocial disabilities in Greater Sydney.

The role

Our people are flexible, collaborative, open-minded and results focused. We explore new ways of doing things and are committed to continuous learning and improvement to maximise our impact.

Psych/OT/Social Worker university students welcome to apply.

Person Specific:

Essential:

• Certificate III in Disability, Welfare, Individual support or equivalent.
• Twelve (12) month relevant experience
• Current Drivers License
• Current first aid and CPR certification
• NDIS worker screening check
• Covid 19 vaccination record including at least one booster.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to use technology such as Smart phones, iPad and Computers.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently.
• Be adaptive and exercise initiative whilst following KC policies and procedures.
• Ability to think and act calmly and deal with sensitively in times of destress for the participant.
• Ability to speak an additional language highly desirable : Arabic, Punjabi, Vietnamese, Greek, Italian

As an experienced support worker, you will use your experience and enthusiasm to support independence for people with disabilities in all aspects of life.

This includes but is not limited to:

• Personal care, such as help with dressing, meals, showering, toileting, participant transfers and assistance.
• Domestic tasks, such as general house cleaning, shopping, laundry, or completion of errands and tasks.
• Support for participation in social outings, recreational activities and community events and day programs
• Providing companionship, conversation and emotional support
• Work to behaviour support plans by following positive behaviour strategies.
• Maintenance of progress notes, data collection, record keeping and incident reporting.
• Medication Management and Administration

Benefits

• Fantastic team culture
• Flexibility
• Great rates
• Steady shifts

Casual positions available and potential for permanent parttime / fulltime

Job Type: Casual

Salary: $31.50 – $48.63 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sydney NSW: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Licence/Certification:

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

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)