At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals with disabilities in daily activities and provide companionship.
- Company: Utmost Solutions WA, a compassionate NDIS provider based in Perth.
- Benefits: Flexible casual contract with potential for full-time or part-time roles.
- Other info: Join a supportive team and enjoy opportunities for personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in someone's life while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Certificate III in Individual Support and experience in disability support.
The predicted salary is between 24.3 - 29.7 $ per hour.
Job Description
About us
Utmost Solutions WA is a registered NDIS company.
We are your trusted disability support services provider, headquartered in Perth, Western Australia.
We aim to empower individuals with disabilities and their families, offering a unique and compassionate approach to navigating the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
About the role
We are seeking an experienced female support worker to work with a male client with a physical disability in their own home in the Kelmscott area.
You will have the opportunity to work with other clients as well.
Casual contract to start, with the potential to go full time/part time in the future.
- What you’ll be doing
- Assisting the client with everyday activities such as personal care, meal preparation, and light housekeeping.
This includes using transfer equipment to move the client to and from their wheelchair.
- Providing companionship for the client and engaging in active conversation.
- Assisting the client to engage in activities outside the home such as appointments, shopping, and social gatherings.
- Administering and managing prescribed medication and monitoring the client’s health.
- Working as part of a team and communicating effectively with others.
- Maintaining detailed records for every shift.
- What we’re looking for
- Certificate III in Individual Support, or equivalent.
- Proven experience in disability support or aged care. Experience in personal care.
- Willing and able to do overnight shifts (both sleepover and active care), as well as other shifts.
- Communication skills, with the ability to engage in conversation with clients.
- Genuine compassion for others and a desire to improve the lives of vulnerable people.
- Have or willing to obtain
- Current Working With Children check or willing to apply
- Current NDIS Worker Screening or willing to apply
- Valid Australian driver’s licence
- Covid 19 vaccination certificate
- Medication Competency Certificate (within 3 years)
- Infection Prevention and Control Certificate (within 12 months)
- Manual Handling Certificate (within 3 years)
- First Aid (within 3 years) and CPR (within 12 months)
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Disability Support Worker in Kelmscott employer: Utmost Solutions Wa
Utmost Solutions WA offers a compassionate work environment focused on empowering individuals with disabilities. The company provides opportunities for professional growth, with casual roles that can progress to full-time or part-time positions. Employees are encouraged to engage in meaningful activities with clients, fostering a supportive and caring atmosphere.
