Disability Support Worker in Canberra

Disability Support Worker in Canberra

Canberra Full-Time On-site
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SAMY CARE SERVICES ACT PTY LTD – Canberra ACT

Samy Care Services ACT Pty Ltd is a registered NDIS provider dedicated to delivering high-quality disability support in Canberra and surrounding regions. The organization emphasizes empowerment, independence, and community engagement for participants.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Provide in-home,SIL, and community-based support (e.g. meal prep, domestic duties, personal care, community access,transport).
  • Support participants with employment coaching and goal setting based on their NDIS plans.
  • Maintain detailed client records and contributing to the continuous improvement of service delivery
  • Have experience in working with people with disabilities, challenging behaviour, and complex physical disabilities.
  • Minimum of 6 months experience working with people with disabilities is required.
  • Have experience with supporting clients who have Positive Behaviour Support and Restrictive Practices.
  • Need regular involvement in high manual handling tasks such as transfers, repositioning, and mobility assistance.
  • Help develop daily routines and activity schedules that promote independence.
  • Administer medications and assist with manual handling where necessary.
  • Record accurate shift notes, incident reports, and observations in line with regulatory and organisational standards

Communication and Teamwork

  • Have ability to establish great working relationships with a wide range of people, stakeholders and Organisations.
  • Demonstrated sound written and oral communication skills to communicate with staff at all levels of the organisation and its participants.
  • Demonstrated sound organisational skills including an ability to see tasks through to completion.

Key Requirements

  • Must have Australian work rights and authorisation to work in Australia.

Availability

Flexibility and availability are essential in this role, with the ability to work a variety of shifts, morning, day, afternoon, evening, night, weekend, and sleepover shifts.

Qualifications

  • Minimum Cert III or relevant qualification in Disability Support, Community Services or a related field desirable.
  • NDIS Orientation Module completed
  • NDIS Orientation Module must be completed before starting work.
  • Valid First Aid and CPR
  • Current Driver's Licence (Australian or valid international)
  • NDIS Worker Screening Check
  • Working With Vulnerable People card
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Vehicle: Reliable, fully insured personal vehicle.
  • Personal Attributes: Empathetic, proactive, physically fit, flexible, tech-savvy, calm in crisis, strong communicator.

Samy Care Services ACT Pty Ltd is an equal opportunity employer.

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Contact Details:

SAMY CARE SERVICES ACT PTY LTD Recruitment Team