At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate support to clients with disabilities in daily living activities.
- Company: Join a dedicated team focused on community inclusion and personal growth.
- Benefits: Earn $35-$37 per hour with flexible casual, part-time, or full-time options.
- Other info: Ideal for those passionate about helping others and fostering independence.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Certificate III/IV in Disability or equivalent experience required.
The predicted salary is between 37 - 37 $ per hour.
Job Description
We are seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and reliable Disability Support Worker to join our team.
In this role, you will provide high-quality individual support to clients with physical, intellectual, or developmental disabilities.
Your goal will be to promote independence, foster community inclusion, and assist clients with daily living activities while ensuring their safety, dignity, and wellbeing.,
- Daily Living & Personal
Care: Assist clients with personal hygiene (showering, grooming, dressing), meal preparation, feeding assistance, and domestic support (light cleaning, laundry).
- Community Participation & Social
Support: Accompany clients to social events, medical appointments, recreational activities, and shopping trips.
Support clients in building independent living and social skills.
- Mobility & Physical Assistance: Safely assist clients with transfers, mobility aids, and physical support following individual care plans and safety protocols.
- Medication & Health Monitoring: Prompt and assist with medication administration according to care plans, monitor overall health and wellbeing, and report any changes promptly.
- Behavior Support: Implement positive behavior support strategies to assist clients in managing challenging behaviors in a calm, empathetic, and respectful manner.
- Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate daily progress notes, report incidents, and ensure all activities align with client Individual Support Plans (ISPs).
- About the Candidate
- Certifications: Certificate III / IV in Disability, Individual Support, Aged Care, or equivalent experience.
- Safety Checks: Valid Police Check, Working with Children Check (WWCC), and relevant disability worker screenings/clearances.
- First Aid: Current First Aid & CPR Certification.
- Driver's License: Valid Driver's License and access to a reliable, registered vehicle (preferred).
- Skills: Strong communication skills, high empathy, patience, and physical capability for manual handling/transfers.
- Experience supporting individuals with Autism, developmental delays, or behaviours of concern (preferred).
- A calm, patient, and empathetic approach to care.
- Reliability, professionalism, and a commitment to making a positive difference.
Work Environment
We help by providing professional and person-centred support services aimed at nurturing the personal growth and community inclusion of individuals, enhancing the quality and person-centred focus of the care and support they receive.
Job Types: Casual, Part-time, Full-time
Licence/Certification
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (a must/willing to have) (Required)
- Working with Children Check (Required)
- First Aid Certification (Required)
- Driver Licence (Required)
Work Authorisation
- Australia (Required)
- #J-18808-Ljbffr
Disability Support Worker – Bentleigh in Melbourne employer: Tasmania
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