We are seeking confident and passionate female Disability Support Workers to join our High Care Accommodation Team in the beautiful little town of Strathalbyn.
If you are an experienced Aged Care/Disability Support Worker looking for a hands-on rewarding role or are a Nursing/Allied Health Care Student looking to gain valuable experience with an amazing group of clients, we want to hear from you!
In this role, you will work with a variety of clients to manage their health care needs and support their goals. We are looking for candidates who have a relaxed and understanding approach to their role with an eye for detail, and excellent communication and organisational skills. This role will require afternoon and active overnight 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 advantageous - students welcomed.
* Passion for health and safety demonstrated through maintaining First Aid, CPR & Safe Environments for Children & Young People
* NDIS Worker Check & Working with Children Check
* Medication management, bowel & catheter care experience favourable but not essential
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
For a confidential conversation regarding this role please contact Samantha Tabilsie (Manager Client Services) on 0447 741 390 Or Kristy Bolto (Recruitment Officer) on 08 8536 5876