Address- Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter, NSW, Australia, 2295
- Part Time Permanent
Hunter Region, NSW
- Disability Support Worker | Permanent Part time Rostered Hours| Hunter Region NSW.
- Hourly rate based on SCHADS Award.
- Team based structure and an inclusive culture.
Lifestyle Solutions are seeking experienced Disability Support Workers to join our long standing, committed and self-managed team in the Hunter NSW area.
The clients we work with have Severe Intellectual Disability, Autism ( some non-verbal), whom present with complex and challenging behaviors.
To be considered for these opportunities, you will need the following;
As a Support Worker your responsibilities will include:
- Mentoring and skill development – guiding customers to explore and develop their personal interests/hobbies.
- Coaching independent living skills such as cooking, domestic and social skills.
- Administering medication and adherence to individual support plans.
- Completing clear, concise and factual handover notes and incident reports.
- Providing personal care such as toileting, showering, feeding and dressing when required- standard *
- Provide a high level of care for these clients such as manual handling, peg feeding, catheter care, pressure area care.
- Diabetes knowledge a bonus.
- Helping customers engage with their local communities and culture through access to Community Participation Programs and recreational activities.
- Be willing to be work a variety of shifts.
- Versatile communication skills including the ability to interact with both verbal and non-verbal customers
- Current driver’s license (mandatory requirement)
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or be willing to obtain)
- Current First Aid Certificate, HLTAID003
- Up to date Covid Vaccinations
- Current Medication Certification- If not we are happy to provide training through us as needed.
- Minimum Cert 3 or 4 in Disability Services or similar.
Who we are and why we do it.
We’re people who care. Lifestyle Solutions provides services to people with disability, young people and children in Out Of Home Care, their families and communities. Our customers receive services designed to meet their everyday needs and support them to achieve their goals. Our national workforce is committed to providing service that is reliable, responsive, flexible, friendly, empathetic and caring.
We believe everyone is equal.
We stand for everyone in society having equal opportunity and equal respect. We do this by providing our customers access to quality services and dedicated people who make a real difference in their lives. We believe this is everyone's fundamental right. You can learn more about us here.
Join Us - Next step
All applications must be lodged online
For all enquiries regarding this position, please contact Alysha Cook, Talent Acquisition Partner via email *****@possability.com.au
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and are committed to diversity and inclusion in our organisation. We welcome diversity in all its forms; applications from under-represented communities and groups are strongly encouraged. We can provide adjustments to the recruitment process if required; please contact the Talent Professional on the number above to discuss how we can help.
Our organisation is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.
