Address- Opportunity available in the Mandurah & Rockingham
- Above award pay rate - Casual rate ($36.88 per hour)
- Friendly and supportive team with a positive culture
- Well established Not for Profit with over 40 years experience.
- Access to tax saving salary packaging options
People Who Care provide person-centred assistance and support to people living with a disability, helping them to achieve their goals and remain as independent as possible. This role will also provide services for our Veterans Program.
To succeed in this role:
- You will need to be caring, patient, responsible and experienced in working with individuals with specific needs. Our clients may be experiencing psychosocial, physical and intellectual challenges.
- You may be asked to support our clients with mobility, personal care, preparation of meals, domestic tasks, accessing their community and other aspects of their daily life.
- Being flexible and proactive in your approach will help you to contribute positively to their wellbeing.
Responsibilities:
- Support individuals with a range of activities, such as assisting to maintain their homes (domestic assistance), accessing the community and attending appointments (social support).
- Support individuals to achieve and meet their goals as specified in their NDIS plan (or Veterans HCP Plan).
- Provide regular case notes and communicate with the Service Coordinator about the health, well-being and progress of the individual.
- Work collaboratively with the individual and the disability services team, and provide support that best meet the individual’s needs.
What you will need:
- Empathy and understanding of people with disabilities and their family members/carers.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work with individuals from a range of social, financial and cultural backgrounds.
- Ability and willingness to undertake a wide range of tasks.
- Ability to cope with changes in work demands, to think outside the box and problem solve.
- First Aid Certificate (or willing to obtain).
- Willingness to learn and competency in using technology (internet, email and smartphone).
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check.
- Current National Police Clearance (not older than 6 months).
- Experience assisting people living with high care needs.
- Certificate III or higher in Disability, Aged Care or Community Services.
How to apply:
Please click apply and follow the prompts.
Recruitment action will likely commence as suitable candidates apply.
People Who Care is an equal opportunity employer and are committed to achieving a diverse workforce from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disability are encouraged to apply.
Posted Date 15 May 2024
Location Mandurah
WA /Australia
Industry Community Services & Development
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