DISABILITY SUPPORT WORKER

Job description

• Meaningful, fulfilling, and flexible work opportunities in various locations around Perth metro including Midland, Gosnells and Rockingham.
• Above award pay rate
• Work-life balance

Our goal at Talent Quarter is to be the premium provider of recruitment solutions to Disability Care providers and we are looking to expand our team of experienced casual Disability Support Workers who will provide person-centred support to our growing client base.

We are passionate about creating job matches that promote career growth while ensuring clients live their best lives and achieve their personal goals.

About you…

• Experience in working with people who have a range of complex health and social needs, particularly within an in-home and community care settings.
• Able to use interpersonal, verbal, and written skills to successfully build professional supportive relationships with verbal or non-verbal clients.
• Understanding in the implementation of support plans to empower our clients to live meaningful lives and be able to reach their full potential.
• Experience in working with challenging behaviours and confidence in de-escalating situations in line with client’s support plans.

About the role…

Key responsibilities:

• Social care/ transportation of clients in a range of recreational, personal, and educational activities to promote community engagement.
• Assist with daily living by providing domestic support such as cleaning or preparation of meals
• Provide personal care assistance with an understanding of maintaining dignity and respect for clients.
• Supporting clients in the use of aids and personal equipment, ensuring correct manual handling techniques are followed.
• Administer or assist with prescribed medication
• Complete all required paperwork and documentation following organisational policies and procedures.

Requirements:

• Evidence of paid work experience
• National police check (dated within the last 12 months)
• NDIS screening check
• Proof of covid 19 Vaccination
• Manual Handling certificate (dated within the last 12 months)
• Medication Administration /Assistance certificate (dated last 12 months)
• Current First Aid and CPR certificate
• Work with children check
• Reliable, registered, and insured vehicle
• Valid driver’s licence
• NDIS worker orientation module
• Infection control
• Certificate III of IV in Aged Care, Home and Community Care, Individual Support or Disability services(desirable)

If that is you, please apply.