Disability Support Worker (Casual)

Main duties and tasks include but are not limited to :

• Provide support to people with mental health disabilities using a person-centred approach.
• Assist clients attending external appointments, recreational activities and accessing and utilising community resources (e.g., general medical care, shops, banks, etc.)
• Undertake personal administrative work for the clients, such as booking appointments, drafting financial budgets, Centrelink, paying bills, etc.
• Support the development & implementation of client NDIS goals including engaging with specialist services and other professionals as required.
• Transport clients into the community or external appointments.
• Identify risks as they emerge and proactively address new and known risks.
• Assist clients with meal preparation and different activities around their home environment.
• Assist with booking emergency accommodation.
• Going for a walk in the park and enjoying nature.
• Improving physical health by supporting them to attend a gym or exercising outdoors.
• Helping them to live independently by assisting with gardening or cleaning at home.
• Qualifications & experience
• Experience working in the disability field
• An appropriate qualification is desirable or a willing to take on further studies
• Possess a or willing to undertake an NDIS Worker Screening
• A broad and relevant life experience
• To be successful in this position you will need
• Great communication skills with a diverse range of people
• Be able to work autonomously
• Be able to work with people of differing abilities
• Be able to build strong supportive relationships with participants
• Have a calm, caring and proactive manner
• Must have drivers license and own vehicle
• Clear national Police Check
• Proof of Covid-19 vaccination
• Smart phone
• Computer / Laptop

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Work Authorisation :

Pay : From $38.00 per hour

Expected hours : 8 - 16 per week

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Work Location : On the road