AddressTAC - Disability Support Worker
Ability Plus Disability Services specialises in the provision of client-centred in home care and community based services throughout Victoria. We offer a great pay rate (competitive SCHADS Casual Award), ongoing online training, supportive coordinators and flexible work arrangements.
We are looking to welcome new members to our team who...
- Support and have good rapport with people with disabilities
- Possess higher care personal care and manual handling experience
- Live locally and have flexibility with their schedule
- Are a clear and strong communicator both written and verbally
- Have their own vehicle
If this is you, tell us more as we'd love to hear from you!
About the Role: Our clients require support staff to assist them in home as well as within the community where required. More specific individual program information available.
Responsibilities can Include:
- Personal Care (showering, dressing, bowel care and toileting) and Manual Handling (hoisting, etc.)
- Physical Therapy/Hydro support
- Domestic Services and Meal Assistance
- Community Access
About You: You will be passionate about providing high quality care, be reliable and flexible, have an empathetic nature and a desire to engage people.
Mandatory requirements:
- Current National Disability Insurance Scheme Worker Screening Check (NDIS Check)
- Current First Aid (Valid for three years) and CPR (Valid for 12 months)
- Current Working with Children's Check (Employer)
- Related Qualifications (e.g: Certificate in Disability, Aged Care and/or Home and Community Care)
- Current Australian Driver's Licence and own reliable vehicle with comprehensive insurance (for
Community Access)
- Evidence of eligibility to work within Australia (Australian Passport/Australian Birth Certificate/ Australian
Citizenship Certificate or International Passport & Visa)
- Sound Communication Skills (Verbal & Written)
We offer
- Attractive remuneration
- The opportunity to have a positive impact on peoples' lives
- Comprehensive induction program
- A rewarding career in a growing service sector
- Ongoing training, support, and development
- Supportive team environment
If you are looking for a career in helping to improve the lives of people with disabilities, apply now!
"Due to a high volume of applications received, we are unable to contact each applicant individually regarding the status of their application"
Job Types: Casual
Salary: $32.73 - $40.26 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Rotating roster
- Shift work
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Preston - VIC: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Licence/Certification:
- First Aid Certification (Preferred)
- Working with Children Check (Preferred)
- NDIS Screening Check (Preferred)
- Driver Licence (Preferred)
Work Authorization:
- Australia (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Summary of role requirements:
Looking for candidates available to work:
Monday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
Thursday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
Friday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
Saturday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
Sunday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
1 year of relevant work experience required for this role
Working rights required for this role
Expected start date for role: 01 May 2024
