WHY WORK FOR ABILITYLIVING-MYWAY:
- We invest in our staff, providing training and ongoing professional development, including comprehensive induction, buddy shifts, online learning and inhouse training.
- Supportive team environment, with quality after-hours support.
- Recognition and Rewards Program for quality work, worker of the month, your birthday and employment anniversaries.
- Paid travel time between participants and kilometres travelled.
- Increase your take home pay with Salary Sacrifice tax benefits, up to $15,900 + additional $2,650 meal & entertainment.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to you and your direct family.
- Employment Referral Program.
THE ROLE:
Job Title: Disability Support Worker
Contract Type: Casual or Permanent may be considered
Shift Availability: Weekdays, mornings, afternoons, weeknights and weekends.
Minimum shift engagement is 2 hours, which may involve supporting participants across multiple locations.
Location: Multiple locations in the surrounding areas of Newcastle and Lake Macquarie.
Remuneration: Paid under the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award (Home Care Employees), including penalty rates.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide personal support to individuals with disabilities, tasks could include:
- Assistance with daily living tasks.
- Personal care and hygiene.
- Bowel care.
- Urinary and catheter care.
- Manual handling, transfers, hoisting.
- Assistance with medication.
- Community access and social participation.
- Assist with home exercise program.
- Domestic assistance, meal preparation.
- Implement individualized support plans and goals in collaboration with the individual and their support team.
- Maintain accurate records of support provided and report any concerns or incidents to the appropriate supervisor.
- Foster positive relationships with individuals, their families, and other stakeholders.
ABOUT YOU:
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Experience in a similar role is preferred but not required as training will be provided.
- Passionate about providing quality person centred support.
- Motivated with a great work ethic.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish trust with individuals with disabilities.
- Compassionate and patient demeanor, with a genuine desire to make a positive difference in the lives of others.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, with a flexible and adaptable approach.
- Capability to access web-based App for roster and communications.
Additional criteria:
- Hold a current driver’s licence and reliable transport for travel between participants.
- NDIS Worker Check (NDISWC).
- National Police Check.
- Working with Children Check (WWCC).
- NDIS Orientation Module.
- First Aid Certificate.
ABOUT US:
AbilityLiving-MyWay Ltd. was founded by an NDIS Participant, focusing on providing person-centred high quality care with choice and control. We are a charity not-for-profit organisation providing in home and community support to participants to assist with living an independent life. ‘Your Lifestyle, Your Choice’.
APPLY TODAY:
If you are passionate about empowering individuals and making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with disabilities, we would love to hear from you!
Please submit a cover letter and resume
If you would like further information, contact applications@abilityliving-myway.org or phone 0240134400.
At AbilityLiving-MyWay we embrace Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and promote diversity. We encourage people of all ages and abilities including those with lived experience or knowledge of disability to consider a career with us, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.
