Job Description
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\n - We invest in our staff, providing training and ongoing professional development, including comprehensive induction, buddy shifts, online learning and inhouse training.
\n - Supportive team environment, with quality after-hours support.
\n - Recognition and Rewards Program for quality work, worker of the month, your birthday and employment anniversaries.
\n - Paid travel time between participants and kilometres travelled.
\n - Increase your take home pay with Salary Sacrifice tax benefits, up to $15,900 + additional $2,650 meal & entertainment.
\n - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to you and your direct family.
\n - Employment Referral Program.
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THE ROLE:
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Job Title: Disability Support Worker
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Contract Type: Casual or Permanent may be considered
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Shift Availability: Weekdays, mornings, afternoons, weeknights and weekends.
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Minimum shift engagement is 2 hours, which may involve supporting participants across multiple locations.
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Location: Multiple locations in the surrounding areas of Newcastle and Lake Macquarie.
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Remuneration: Paid under the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award (Home Care Employees), including penalty rates.
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Key Responsibilities:
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Provide personal support to individuals with disabilities, tasks could include:
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\n - Assistance with daily living tasks.
\n - Personal care and hygiene.
\n - Urinary and catheter care.
\n - Manual handling, transfers, hoisting.
\n - Assistance with medication.
\n - Community access and social participation.
\n - Assist with home exercise program.
\n - Domestic assistance, meal preparation.
\n - Implement individualized support plans and goals in collaboration with the individual and their support team.
\n - Maintain accurate records of support provided and report any concerns or incidents to the appropriate supervisor.
\n - Foster positive relationships with individuals, their families, and other stakeholders.
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ABOUT YOU:
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\n - Experience in a similar role is preferred but not required as training will be provided.
\n - Passionate about providing quality person centred support.
\n - Motivated with a great work ethic.
\n - Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish trust with individuals with disabilities.
\n - Compassionate and patient demeanor, with a genuine desire to make a positive difference in the lives of others.
\n - Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, with a flexible and adaptable approach.
\n - Capability to access web-based App for roster and communications.
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Additional criteria:
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\n - Hold a current driver's licence and reliable transport for travel between participants.
\n - NDIS Worker Check (NDISWC).
\n - National Police Check.
\n - Working with Children Check (WWCC).
\n - NDIS Orientation Module.
\n - First Aid Certificate.
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ABOUT US:
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AbilityLiving-MyWay Ltd. was founded by an NDIS Participant, focusing on providing person-centred high quality care with choice and control. We are a charity not-for-profit organisation providing in home and community support to participants to assist with living an independent life. 'Your Lifestyle, Your Choice'.
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If you would like further information, contact************@abilityliving-myway.org or phone ***.
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At AbilityLiving-MyWaywe embrace Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and promote diversity. We encourage people of all ages and abilities including those with lived experience or knowledge of disability to consider a career with us, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.
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