Disability Support Worker | Live in Carer One week on / One week off roster Full-time permanent role South Hedland, WA Are you someone who wants to contribute to improving the lives of their customers in an impactful way? We are seeking an energetic, compassionate and resilient Live-in Carer to join our Supported Independent Living accommodation services in South Hedland, WA Own It - How we get the job done This is a challenging role but the reward for your dedication and persistence is knowing that you can positively impact the lives of people living with a disability. We're looking for a people-person, someone the people we support can trust, someone who has their best interests at heart and someone who can balance the needs of our customers with the organisational requirements of Policy, Documentation and Reporting. Our Live-in Carers are a great example of employees who thrive on responsibility, communicate clearly, are calm in a crisis and are flexible in their responses. While no one day is the same, you will be responsible for all household functions including cleaning, washing, meal preparation, transporting to and from the community and engaging our customers in various social activities. This role includes sleep over shifts. Make It Matter - What you will bring to make a difference in other's lives Help customers to engage with their local communities and culture through access to Community Participation Programs and recreational activities. Create a comfortable and safe home environment with a consistent routine to help maintain their independence as much as possible. Assist with and help to build independent life skills such as cooking and cleaning. Meal planning, cooking and cleaning Maintain a high standard of documentation Transport our customers to and from appointments Provide personal care such as showering, toileting and dressing where required. Administer medication. To be considered for these opportunities, you will need the following; Thorough experience working with people with disabilities Experience working in a therapeutic environment Possess a high standard of reporting and documentation Have a positive attitude which accompanies your resilience and commitment Be calm and resilient Willing to work a week-on week-off style live-in roster (including sleep over shifts) Relevant diploma qualification minimum, or extensive experience A current first-aid certificate A Current Driver's License Desirable, not essential for the role Previous experience as a Live-in Carer Obtained a relevant qualification Keep Calm & Be Happy - How you will interact with people and other benefits Joining Lifestyle Solutions makes you feel like you are making a different in people's lives. Our team is here because they care, and because of this, we have an enriching and rewarding culture within our teams. You will be able to: Use your strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with a wide variety of customers Be able to remain calm in stressful situations Work collaboratively in a complex environment as a member of a multidisciplinary team Work within a Self Managed Team Respect - 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, please answer the easy questions below. If you have any questions, please contact Emily Kemp on 0447 887 094 or email ****** All applications to be made online We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we will be actively shortlisting during the advertising period and reserve the right to close this advert prior to the advertised closing date. 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.
