Disability Support Worker
Disability Support Work involves assisting a range of clients with a variety of needs in a number of different ways.
The Organisation
My Supports is a leading NDIS support provider, founded and led by people with disabilities. Serving almost 2,000 clients across Australia, we are a rapidly evolving, peer-led organization committed to making a difference. With over 70% of our employees having either a disability or significant lived experience as a carer, we deliver quality, individualized support through our Neighbourhood Teams, leveraging local knowledge and connections.
The Role
Working in Neighbourhood Teams in your very own community, under the direction of a Neighbourhood Team Leader, the Support Worker assists and supports our clients, in line with their NDIS plan, to achieve their goals through a person-centred approach of 'choice and control'.
Day to day duties may include (but are not limited to):
Assisting clients to complete and/or develop life-skills in household duties and yard/home maintenance, such as cleaning, cooking, shopping, budgeting, etc.
Transporting clients to appointments and/or shopping for and/or with clients.
Assisting clients in building self-image and self-confidence.
Assisting clients in social and community participation.
Promoting independence and well-being.
Assisting clients with personal care and manual handling; including showering and bowel care.
Medical administration (if qualified).
Administration, e.g., daily journal reporting.
Working within the NDIS guidelines and escalating relevant information to Team Leaders.
The Candidate
As per our client's request, we are recruiting for a female support worker.
To be successful in this role, the candidate would have:
An enthusiastic outlook, and a very open, friendly, bubbly personality.
A compassionate and empathetic demeanour.
Strong listening and oral communication skills and patience.
Strong relationship-building skills.
The ability to maintain clear professional boundaries.
Experience with Personal Care (Preferred but not essential).
Location & Benefits
The locations for work will vary depending on the client(s) and their needs within the area. We are currently recruiting for the Geraldton and Walkaway (WA) region and surrounding suburbs. It is an exciting time to join My Supports on a casual basis. You will be surrounded by an experienced team where collaboration is the key to our success. Being a Support Worker offers a wide task variety and is an excellent opportunity to assist people with a disability to achieve their goals.
To Apply
If you are inspired to make a positive difference and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply through our website, via the link here: https://mysupports.com.au/wa-application-form
Contact
For more information, please contact Michael, HR, at ******
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $33.00 – $36.00 per hour
Experience:
Disability Support Work: 1 year (Preferred)
Licence/Certification:
NDIS Worker Orientation Module (Preferred)
NDIS Worker Screening Check (Preferred)
Working with Children Check (Preferred)
Australian Driver's Licence (Required)
Work Location: In person
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