At a Glance
- Tasks: Support a 60-year-old male with daily living tasks and community access.
- Company: Southern Cross Community Healthcare, dedicated to compassionate care.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, specialised training, and rewarding community impact.
- Other info: Flexible shifts available, with ongoing support from healthcare professionals.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in someone's life while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Care experience preferred; must have a driver's license and willingness to obtain checks.
We are currently seeking a reliable, resilient and compassionate Disability Support Worker who lives in or around Kenthurst (Dural area) to support a 60-year-old male with a brain injury and paraplegia, so he can live independently within the family home.
While your skills/qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your values, attitude, and cultural alignment with Southern Cross are essential. At Southern Cross we aim to ensure our behaviours reflect our core values which include:
- Care and Respect
- Teamwork and Integrity
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Medication administration
- Assistance with Allied health tasks and therapy tasks
- Manual handling and use of mobility equipment
- Meal preparation and household domestic tasks
- Documentation and reporting
- Community access - need to drive modified vehicle
- Assistance with personal care and hygiene tasks
- Bowel and catheter care (full training provided)
You will be supported by qualified healthcare professionals and would get the necessary training and skills to do the best job you can. This program is attended to by support workers 24/7, so there are a variety of shifts available. Currently, we are seeking someone available:
- Mondays 8am-5pm
- Fortnightly on Tuesdays 9am-11am
Requirements:
- Previous care experience required but not necessary
- Current references
- Current driver's license and your own car
- NDIS Worker's Check or willingness to obtain (mandatory)
- Working With Children's Check or willingness to obtain (paid/employee - mandatory)
- First Aid certificate or willingness to obtain (HLTAID011 or higher - mandatory)
- Certificate III in Aged/Disability or another relevant field (mandatory)
What's in for you?
- Competitive Industry pay rate
- Industry leading Specialised training
- Learning & development opportunities to set you up for success
- Rewarding work that helps you to give back to the community
A little bit about us: Southern Cross has been arranging support for people in their communities throughout NSW, QLD, SA, VIC, and ACT since 1984. We arrange the provision of an extensive range of aged support and disability services for people in their private home and community. Disability Support Work is an important and rapidly expanding industry with high levels of satisfaction and security.
Disability Support Worker – Dural employer: Southern Cross Community Healthcare
Southern Cross Community Healthcare is an exceptional employer located in Parramatta, offering Registered Nurses the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with disabilities. With a strong focus on work-life balance, competitive remuneration, and opportunities for professional growth within the community care sector, employees are supported through comprehensive training and a collaborative work culture that values care, respect, teamwork, and integrity. Join a dedicated team where your skills and values align to create positive change in the community.
Contact Details:
Southern Cross Community Healthcare Recruitment Team
