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We are seeking experienced and passionate Disability Support Workers with excellent availability to join our dedicated teams at Coopers Plains. This role delivers Supported Independent Living (SIL) supports, providing one-on-one in-home assistance. Supports include personal care, medication administration, client transfers, and cleaning and domestic tasks. If you have a genuine commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of people with disabilities, and great availability to work various shifts, we would love to hear from you!
Job Responsibility:
Helping people to achieve their NDIS goals by developing important daily skills such as housekeeping, personal care, social skills and budgeting
Assisting with aspects of personal care where required to meet the individual needs of the people we support
Administering medication in line with individual support plans and organisational policies
Supporting safe client transfers and manual handling as required
Supporting with meal planning, cooking, light cleaning and facilitating community connection by socialising and going on outings
Providing support during daily activities such as going for a walk, going to the movies or accompanying to an appointment
Helping the people we support to maintain a connection to their family, friends, and services
Requirements:
Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) is advantageous
Previous experience working in Community and SIL environments or supporting people with complex disabilities will be highly regarded
Flexibility to work various shifts including days, evening, early morning, weekends and sleepovers
The capacity to meet the physical requirements as some manual handling tasks may be involved
Hold or be willing to obtain a Working with Children Check (Blue Card), NDIS Worker Screening Check (Yellow Card), First Aid, CPR, National Criminal History Check (Fit2Work), and an open Driver’s License with comprehensive insurance on your vehicle
What we offer:
Salary Packaging Benefits: Package up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax-free, increasing your take-home pay
Entertainment Benefits: Use up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income for entertainment expenses, such as meals and holiday accommodation
Employee Assistance Program
Wide range of training opportunities to help you grow and develop
Additional Benefits including on corporate private health insurance plans, Paid Parental Leave