Disability Care Worker

Disability Care Support Services is a NDIS provider focused on enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities. Offering personalized care plans, they provide services such as personal assistance, household support, community activities, transport, and therapy to help clients achieve their goals. Currently, there is a vacancy for a full-time Disability Care Worker.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist clients with mobility and physical support, including safe transfers, use of walking aids, and transportation to appointments and activities.

• Provide assistance with personal care and hygiene, including bathing, showering, grooming, toileting, dressing, and maintaining personal cleanliness.

• Offer companionship, emotional support, and social interaction to promote clients' mental wellbeing, independence, and quality of life.

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals in accordance with clients' dietary requirements, preferences, and individual care plans.

• Undertake light household duties, including vacuuming, laundry, general cleaning, and maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable living environment.

• Support clients with daily living activities and routines while encouraging independence and personal choice.

• Organise and accompany clients to social outings, recreational activities, community events, and medical appointments.

• Encourage clients to participate in hobbies, community programs, and social activities to promote inclusion and engagement.

• Assist with grocery shopping, purchasing household essentials, and other daily errands.

• Support clients with collecting prescriptions, attending healthcare appointments, and accessing essential community services.

• Monitor clients' general wellbeing and report any concerns or changes in their condition to the appropriate supervisor or healthcare professional.

• Follow individual support plans, workplace health and safety procedures, infection control guidelines, and organisational policies.

• Maintain accurate records of services provided, daily activities, and any incidents or concerns.

• Where required, provide live-in support, ongoing assistance, and supervision to clients in accordance with their individual care needs and agreed support arrangements.

Required Qualifications, Certifications and Checks

Applicants are required to hold or obtain the following, as applicable to the position:

1. Certificate III in Disability

2. First Aid and CPR Certificate – Current certification in providing first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

3. Manual Handling Training Certificate – Training in safe manual handling techniques, including assisting clients with mobility and transfers.

4. National Police Check – A satisfactory and current National Police Check.

5. Working with Children Check (WWCC) – A valid clearance where the position involves working with children.

6. Full Driver's Licence – A current and valid Australian driver's licence to assist with client transportation and community access.

7. NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate – Successful completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Module, Quality, Safety and You.

Website: https://training.ndiscommission.gov.au

8. Infection Prevention and Control Training Certificate – Completion of Supporting People to Stay Infection Free training.

Website: https://teamdsc.com.au/learning/supporting-people-to-stay-infection-free

Additional Skills and Attributes

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Compassionate, patient, respectful, and professional approach to supporting people with disabilities.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a care team.

• Understanding of client confidentiality, privacy, dignity, and individual rights.

• Ability to follow individual support plans and workplace safety procedures.

• Commitment to promoting independence, inclusion, and the wellbeing of people with disabilities.

Location: Gepps Cross SA 5094

Salary – $70,000 - $78,000 plus super

Only eligible and short-listed candidates will be considered.