Disability Support Worker - Newcastle

1Heart Care Services is seeking Casual Personal Care Assistants or Disability Support Workers who are ready to make a difference in the lives of others by providing services and supports in line with our core values: Integrity, Empathy, Community & Choice.

·      Experience working in an aged care facility, in-home, or a community Support Worker

·      Holds relevant qualifications or working towards (Cert III or IV in Individual Support or equivalent)

·      NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check (or willing to obtain)

·      Current Police Check (or willing to obtain)

·      Fully Vaccinated for COVID-19 and Seasonal Influenza

·      Have legal work right in Australia

·      Can commit at least 2-3 shifts per week and willing to take short shifts

·      Has flexible availability and commitment to an ongoing roster

·      Has caring nature, loves to engage with people, and possess a 'can do' attitude

·      Can provide at least two solid references

 

What in your resume is important but we are looking for individuals that has a calling and passion to render genuine support services from the HEART. 

 

Preferred but not essential criteria:

Experience working with people living with functional or mental disability

Current First Aid & CPR Training

Driver’s license & and fully insured car

Experience with Manual Handling

Experienced with Medication Assistance

Understanding of person-centred approach

 

Current Hiring Locations: Sydney South-West region, Canterbury-Bankstown, Dubbo, Wellington, Mudgee, and Orange.

 

Being a Support Worker with 1Heart Care is a rewarding career, but we acknowledge that some days can tough. Our management team is here for you and can provide coaching and advise whenever you need it.

 

We support our staff with Professional Development & Training such as mandatory courses, trainings, competencies, and in-services to ensure we grow and learn together!

 

What will you do?

Support Worker’s are responsible with the following but not limited to:

Assist participants in all activities of daily living including mobility and hygiene

Assist participants with domestic duties such as general maintenance and cleaning

Assist participants with social and community engagements such as being a companion in social and sporting events, or run errands (doctor’s appointments, shopping)

 

Who we are?

1HeartCare Services is a team of experienced and committed professionals in the pursuit of excellence and customer service. Learn more about us at https://www.1heartcare.com.au/

What we do?

We offer tailored and quality supports and services to people living with disabilities as we aim to help foster an environment of independence and self-empowerment for participants in meeting their special needs, and to live the best life in their own terms.