Disability Support Worker (Casual)

At Essential Healthcare and Disability Services (EHDS), our goal is to positively impact the lives of all we work with. We provide high-quality services to those living with a disability. Most of our participants live with neurological diseases, and their families require support to provide compassionate care.

• Your new role

Working closely with the participant and family in their homes will allow you to develop strong and meaningful relationships. This is an opportunity to directly impact not only the life of your participant but also their families.

We provide a service based on our participant's individual needs and goals.

• Here is what is incredible about working with us
• You will care for participants with Neurological diseases - MND, MS, Stroke, SCI and ABI
• You will assist with daily activities, support, and supervision of participants
• You will provide a safe and healthy home environment for your participant
• You will help your participants with community activities and outings

We focus on providing quality care, building meaningful relationships and making a difference. All participants are closely selected to ensure you are treated with the utmost respect and that the environment is safe and comfortable. You will be provided training when you start, in addition to regular support and guidance from your manager.

• Proven experience in providing personal care within a work setting
• Certificate III in individual support / Aged care & Community / Disability
• First Aid certificate with current CPR
• Manual Handling certificate
• National Police Clearance within the last 12 months
• Working with Children check or the ability to obtain one
• Willing to get Medication Competency.

Above all, we are looking for caring, compassionate, and quality-focused individuals.

• Please attach your resume and complete the compulsory screening questions.
• Job Type
• Casual
• Salary
• 33.00 - $35.00 per hour

Schedule :

• Flexible hours

COVID-19 considerations :

All employee's are required to wear a mask on shift

Ability to commute / relocate :

• Perth WA : Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Application Question(s) :

• Do you have Manual handling training less than 12months?

Licence / Certification :

• First Aid Certification (CPR less than 12months) (preferred)
• Working with Children Check (preferred)
• National Police Certificate (Less than 12months) (preferred)
• Driver Licence (preferred)

Work Authorisation :

• Australia (required)

Shift availability :

• Day Shift (preferred)
• Night Shift (preferred)
• Overnight Shift (preferred)