EmpowerU is looking for passionate people in the Penrith area who are committed to the rights of people with disabilities to live dignified lives.
- Must be able to provide personal care tasks including Manual handling and available to work 3- 5 days a week
- EmpowerU
- is a value-based NDIS registered organisation providing individually tailored support services to people with disabilities. Empowering people with disabilities to live life the way they choose, how they choose and when they choose.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our EmpowerU team, to ensure people with disabilities can have the best life possible. Supporting people with disabilities is about helping them to achieve their goals, develop their capabilities and build independence, and fully participate in the community.
About the Role - Must be able to provide personal care tasks and available to work 3- 5 days a weekWe support children, young people and families, people with disabilities, and people with mental illness. EmpowerU Support Teams focussed on co-production, supporting people to make decisions about their life and support.
The support you provide might include :
Personal care, such as help with dressing, eating, showering, toileting, or moving around the houseHelping the person develop skills - for example, making a budget, taking public transport, using assistive technology, or preparing mealsAssisting the person to participate in social outings, recreational activities and community eventsProviding companionship, conversation and emotional support.Assisting with transport to attend appointmentsDomestic assistance, such as house cleaning, shopping, laundry, or performing errandsWe encourage people from all backgrounds and people with disabilities to apply.
Our Team BenefitsA base hourly week day rate starting from $34.00 + super and SCHADS Award penalty ratesOn-going training opportunities in a supportive and collaborative team environmentWellbeing team model within a small, neighbourhood teamValues-led at every stepFocussed on co-production, supporting people to make decisions about their life and supportCommitted to the wellbeing, of the people we support and team membersFlexible working hoursStaff recognition programKey ResponsibilitiesFollow person-centred support plans and behaviour support plans respectfullyParticipate in community activities and encourage clients to perform daily living tasksTrack and maintain records of client progressBuild and maintain positive relationships with our clients and their familiesProvide in-home support and domestic assistanceAbout youPatient, flexible and understandingSupportive and caring natureCommitment to the rights of people with disabilities to live dignified livesAble to accept responsibility and are able to work in a team.Good communication skillsSkills & ExperienceMust be able to provide personal care tasks and available to work 3 days a weekAn unrestricted New South Wales driver's licenseDemonstrated ability to use basic technology and software on a mobile and desktopNational Criminal History Record CheckNDIS Worker Screening CheckWorking with children checkJob TypeCasualSalary34.00 - $45.00 per hourExpected hours : No less than 22 per week
BenefitsEmployee mentoring programProfessional development assistanceSchedule :
Afternoon shiftDay shiftMorning shiftOccasional Weekend shiftExperiencePersonal Care : 2 years (required)Licence / Certification :
Working with Children Check (preferred)NDIS WORKING SCREENING (preferred)Driver Licence (required)Work Location : In person
Job TypeCasualSalaryFrom $35.00 per hourExpected hours : No less than 22 per week
BenefitsEmployee mentoring programProfessional development assistanceSchedule :
Afternoon shiftDay shiftMorning shiftWeekend availabilitySupplemental pay types :
Penalty ratesExperiencePersonal Care : 1 year (preferred)Licence / Certification :
Working with Children Check (preferred)NDIS WORKING SCREENING (preferred)Driver Licence (required)Work Location : In person
