We are seeking confident and passionate female Disability Support Workers to join our In Home Support & Accommodation team in Mount Barker & Strathalbyn
In this role, you will work in a variety of areas from In Home Support, SIL/Accommodation, group settings and occasionally offering support in the community. We are looking for candidates who have a relaxed and understanding approach to their role with excellent communication skills. This role will require availability to work passive overnight shifts with the flexibility to work early mornings and short shifts.
We provide the support you need to help develop your career including paid on the job training, annual refreshers, and paid induction training when you first start.
Community Living Australia has charitable status for Fringe Benefits Tax purposes and is therefore able to offer attractive taxation benefits through salary sacrifice.
Novated Leasing is available through salary packaging, for the financing and running cost of a new, ex-demo or used car!
You’ll have:
* The willingness to learn new skills on the job and through training, Certificate III Individual support (Disability) or an equivalent qualification - students welcomed.
* Passion for health and safety demonstrated through maintaining Senior First Aid, CPR & Safe Environments for Children & Young People
* NDIS Worker Check & Working with Children Check
* Current Australian drivers license
The principle duties of this role include but are not limited to:
* Providing a Person Centred Active Support Model which promotes individuals living with a disability being engaged in their own lives.
* Assist clients with their personal and health care and mobility needs by pushing wheelchairs, undertaking wheelchair transfers and use of hydraulic lifters and a range of other manual tasks
* Assist with household/venue duties including cleaning, washing, ironing, shopping and meal preparation
* Carry out all tasks and functions in accordance with relevant Standards, Codes and organisational policies and procedures to ensure service operations reflect consistency in applications and processes
* Ensure client notes are accurate and are kept up to date
If this role interests you please complete our Application for Employment Form found at http://www.claust.com.au/current-vacancies
For a confidential conversation regarding this role please contact Samantha Trabilsie (Manager Client Services) on 0447 741 390 Or Kristy Bolto (Recruitment Officer) on 08 8536 5876