At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide high-quality care and support to clients in their daily living activities.
- Company: Join Healthscope Independence Services, a leader in disability support for over 30 years.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible shifts, competitive pay, and ongoing professional development.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive community that values compassion and teamwork.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while helping them achieve independence.
- Qualifications: Certificate IV in Disability and at least 1 year of relevant experience required.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
At the Healthscope Independence Services (HIS), we are seeking a passionate and experienced residential/support worker to provide high-quality care to our clients within our Supported Independent Living (SIL) services operating within the NDIS.
About the Role
As a Disability Support Worker, you will be responsible for providing high-quality care and assistance to our clients, helping them achieve their goals and live independently. You will work closely with our clients, supporting them with daily living activities, personal care, and community engagement.
About Us
For over 30 years, Healthscope Independence Services has been supporting people with disability to live more independently. Operating across multiple states, we provide both community-based and in-house support, guided by a person-centred approach. Our team is driven by compassion, respect, and a shared goal of helping clients achieve what matters most to them.
We offer:
- Supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
- Penalty rates, allowances, and entitlements in line with the SCHADS Award.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential wellbeing support.
- Everyday Star recognition programs for outstanding performance.
- Ongoing Learning and Development.
- Receive up to 5 hours paid to complete mandatory training in the comfort of your home.
A typical day may include:
- Providing personal care support in line with individual support plans.
- Completing overnight sleepover shifts, remaining on-site during the designated sleepover period, responding to participant needs if required, and assisting with morning routines and handover.
- Assisting participants with daily living activities in meal preparation and feeding.
- Assisting with household tasks such as cleaning, laundry, etc.
- Accompanying and supporting clients in community-based activities, such as social outings, appointments, and recreational pursuits.
- Ensuring all required documentation (including daily notes, communication and progress reports) is thorough and up to date.
- Experience with behaviours of concern.
- Adhering to all organisational policies, including medication administration, WHS, client rights, privacy, and confidentiality.
- Working within a team environment.
To be considered for this role you will have:
- Certificate IV in Disability, Community Services, or related qualification.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in disability or healthcare services.
- Strong communication, written, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
- Flexibility to work across a range of shift types.
Why Healthscope?
When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families.
You’ll also benefit from:
- Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.
- Discounted health insurance (non-casuals only).
- Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth.
We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us. We support each other, share learnings, celebrate successes and face challenges together.
Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.
More Information:
Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. We are also committed to child safety. We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.
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