At a Glance
- Tasks: Support clients with daily living activities and promote independent living skills.
- Company: Join genU, a diverse and inclusive organisation making a real difference.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, salary packaging, discounts, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Flexible shifts available and excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Empower individuals and make a positive impact in your community.
- Qualifications: Certificate IV in Disability or similar, plus a passion for helping others.
The predicted salary is between 36.2 - 36.2 $ per hour.
Location: Litarimirina Country - North West Tasmania - Ulverstone - Deloraine
Salary: $35.10 - $36.20 per hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging Benefits
Employment status: Casual
Job number: 3695
genU is looking for passionate, inclusive Disability Support Workers for our Hobart region, to enhance the lives of our clients by providing personal care, community access and person-centred supports. You will foster independent living skills and empower your clients to make choices that lead to fulfilment and achievement of individual goals.
We are looking for Disability Support Workers who have availability and flexibility to work morning, day and evening shifts.
What you'll do:
- Assist clients in undertaking a range of activities of daily living including medication, personal & self-care, food preparation & mealtime assistance, dressing & maintenance of personal hygiene
- Promote development and maintenance of independent living skills
- Receipt and maintenance of written records in accordance with guidelines including medical records, health and safety concerns, notes on behaviours as per support plan
- Undertake physical household tasks with clients participating where possible
What you'll bring:
- Certificate IV in Disability or Certificate III or higher in Individual Support/Aged Care/Community Services or similar - or willing to obtain
- Current First Aid Level 2 and CPR Certificate
- HLTAAP001 Recognising Healthy Body Systems
- HLTHPS006 Assist Clients with Medication
- HLTWHS005 - Conduct Manual Tasks Safely
- Current Working with Vulnerable Peoples Check with NDIS endorsement
- Satisfactory completion of a police check(s) if required
- (You'll also need an NDIS Worker Screening Check and Orientation Module Certificate – but don't worry, we'll help guide you through this.)
Why you'll love working at genU:
- Salary packaging - up to $15,900 tax-free plus meal/entertainment benefits
- Purchased leave options - the ability to buy additional annual leave to support work-life balance and flexibility.
- Discounts - savings at 450+ retailers including Coles, Woolworths & JB Hi-Fi
- University Study Discount - Enjoy a 25% fee reduction for undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Torrens University.
- Wellbeing support - 24/7 access to a holistic employee assistance program
- Referral bonus - bring great people with you and be rewarded
We are committed to ensuring an accessible recruitment experience. If you need any adjustments or have specific accessibility requirements at any stage of the process, please contact our team at recruitment@genu.org.au or 03 5249 6119.
Disability Support Worker in Devonport employer: genU
At genU, we pride ourselves on being a purpose-driven organisation that values its people and fosters a culture of inclusivity and collaboration. Located in the vibrant cities of Melbourne or Geelong, our National Manager - People & Culture role offers not only competitive salary packages and flexible working arrangements but also a commitment to employee growth through professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment. Join us in making a real social impact while enjoying unique benefits like salary packaging, discounts at major retailers, and access to wellbeing support.
