Disability Support Worker — Warners Bay, Lake Macquarie Area
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WHY WORK FOR ABILITYLIVING-MYWAY: We invest in our staff, providing training and ongoing professional development, including: comprehensive induction, buddy shifts, online learning and inhouse training. Supportive team environment, with quality after-hours support. Recognition and Rewards Program for quality work, worker of the month, your birthday and employment anniversaries. Paid travel time between participants and kilometres travelled. Increase your take home pay with Salary Sacrifice tax benefits, up to $15,900 additional $2,650 meal & entertainment. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to you and your direct family. Employment Referral Program. THE ROLE: Job Title: Disability Support Worker Contract Type: Casual (With the option to transition to a future permanent role) Availability: Weekday, weekend, morning, afternoon, weeknight, school hours. Minimum shift engagement is 2 hours, which may involve supporting participants across multiple locations. Location: Multiple locations in the surrounding areas of Newcastle and Lake Macquarie. Remuneration: Paid under the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award (Home Care Employees), including penalty rates. Key Responsibilities: Provide personal support to individuals with disabilities, tasks could include: Assistance with daily living tasks. Personal care and hygiene. Bowel care. Urinary and catheter care. Manual handling, transfers, hoisting. Assistance with medication. Community access and social participation. Assist with home exercise program. Domestic assistance, meal preparation. Implement individualized support plans and goals in collaboration with the individual and their support team. Maintain accurate records of support provided and report any concerns or incidents to the appropriate supervisor. Foster positive relationships with individuals, their families, and other stakeholders. ABOUT YOU: Experience in a similar role is preferred but not required as training will be provided. Passionate about providing quality person centred support. Motivated with a great work ethic. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish trust with individuals with disabilities. Compassionate and patient demeanor, with a genuine desire to make a positive difference in the lives of others. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, with a flexible and adaptable approach. Capability to access web-based App for roster and communications. Additional criteria: Hold a current driver's licence and reliable transport for travel between participants. NDIS Worker Check (NDISWC). National Police Check. Working with Children Check (WWCC). NDIS Orientation Module. First Aid Certificate. ABOUT US: 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'. APPLY TODAY: If you are passionate about empowering individuals and making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with disabilities, we would love to hear from you Please submit a cover letter and resume At AbilityLiving-MyWay we 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.

Applications close Sunday, 23 March 2025
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