Disability Support Worker- Croydon

Independence Australia is currently seeking Disability Support Workers for our client based in the Croydon area on a casual basis.

This role is 24/7 model, two caregivers required to assist with Hoist transfer. The right applicants will be required to assist with personal care, meal coordination, community engagement, and organizing appointments. Proficiency in adhering to complex bowl care is mandatory in this role.

Shift times:
 
Monday to Sunday roster 8.30am- 12.30pm each day

What we are offering:

• $43.93 per hour + 11% superannuation
• Salary Packaging - help reduce the amount of taxes you pay.
• Flexible roster on a 24/7 care basis.
• Support, mentoring and career guidance and upskilling.
• Employee Assistance Program
• 24/7 phone support.

Working With Purpose

Independence Australia is a proud and leading social enterprise that supports and provides choices to people living with a disability or other personal needs

• Customer Centric - Ensuring that our customers have choice and control is paramount in our decision making.
• Valued People - We are inclusive, diverse and ensure the safety and wellbeing of our people.
• One Organisation - Sharing a common purpose supported by teamwork, collaboration, and accountability.
• Strive for Excellence – We value and reward innovative thinking, proactivity, resourcefulness, and responsiveness.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Personal care –bowel care, catheter care.
• 24/7 Care - plenty of long shifts available.
• Transfers – Manual handling/ ceiling hoist
• Domestic – meal prep, medication support
• Transport – Support Workers drive our client's automatic van.
• Community access – attending events, appointments, shopping, travelling to and from work.
• Communication – assisting clients with negotiating social environment, reporting any concerns.

To be successful in the role and join the Independence Australia Team, you will

• Hold a certificate IV in Disability
• Experience working with clients with ABI , Autism, MS and quadriplegia / Parkinsons
• Possess current Police Check, WWCC, First Aid & CPR certificates, and NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Be able to provide two sector relevant and recent references.
• Hold 3+ COVID-19 vaccination doses.
• Flexibility is must!

If you want to work with social enterprise that helps vulnerable members of our community, if you want to join a national organisation operating in every state, click on apply now and start your journey to IA today!