JOB DESCRIPTION

Disability Support Worker
Right at Home provides in-home disability support services, supporting people to live independently. We are currently looking for Disability Support Workers to join our Gold Coast team. You can enjoy a flexible and balanced work life and support people in your community to live their best life possible.
The Disability Support Worker is responsible for implementing support services aimed at maximising the living, social and recreational skills of people with a disability. Community inclusion, independence, decision making, and personal choice should be promoted through these supports, with a focus on individual needs. All service delivery must be in line with the Policies and Procedures of Right at Home Care and the NDIS Framework
We offer an opportunity for empathetic Disability Support Workers to assist individuals in reaching their full potential. We have various shifts available in our Northern Rivers region, with an average of 8-15 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Personal Care: Assist clients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
• Passive sleep over: Overnight support where the worker is required to be awake when the participant is awake and available to provide support to the participant during the overnight period.
• Manual handling: Aid clients with mobility challenges through proper manual handling techniques and assisting with exercises.
• Community Engagement: Support clients in participating in social, recreational, and community activities.
• Domestic Duties: Assist with light housekeeping duties, meal preparation, and maintaining a safe and clean-living environment.
• Behavioural Management: Handle clients with high behaviours, employing appropriate strategies to ensure their safety and well-being, including the use of restrictive practices
• Provide direct care assistance to each client in accordance with their service plan and as directed by the coordinator.
• Ensure completion of appropriate documentation. Relevant information on support provided is to be recorded in client notes.
• Work with clients, family/ carers and other professionals to support the client’s individual goals.
• Services generally between the hours of 6am-6pm Monday to Friday

What you will need:

• Australian Federal Police Clearance
• Cert 3 or 4 in Individual Support (Disability or Aged Care and Disability)
• Current CPR / First Aid Certificate
• NDIS Workers Screening Check and workers module
• Current Australian Driver’s Licence
• Valid Working Rights in Australia. (Passport, Birth Certificate etc)
• Reliable, registered and insured vehicle (comprehensive insurance is required)
• Smartphone with internet access.

What we offer:

• Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle.
• Varied work supporting a diverse range of customers.
• Ability to work independently.
• Training & development opportunities (including free access to our online learning tools & programs)
• Access to our free Employee Assistance Program.
• Staff recognition programs.
• Ongoing support and advice from experienced, friendly, local office staff.
• Award: SCHADS Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services

Next steps:
Our website, rightathome.com.au, is full of information on how we can assist and explains why Right at Home provides the Right Care, Right at Home.
How to apply
If this role sounds like you, please click on the apply button and follow the prompts. We will get in touch if you are shortlisted for this opportunity. If you would like to learn more, please reach out to our Recruitment team on 02 5622 6015 for a confidential chat
Right at Home recognises the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to promoting fairness, equity and diversity in its workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Job Type: Casual
Pay: From $34.68 per hour

Licence/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (Required)
• National Police Certificate (Required)
• CPR Certification (Required)
• Cert 3 or 4 in Aged Care or Disability (Required)
• Driver Licence (Required)

Work Location: On the road

• Personal Care: Assist clients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
• Passive sleep over: Overnight support where the worker is required to be awake when the participant is awake and available to provide support to the participant during the overnight period.
• Manual handling: Aid clients with mobility challenges through proper manual handling techniques and assisting with exercises.
• Community Engagement: Support clients in participating in social, recreational, and community activities.
• Domestic Duties: Assist with light housekeeping duties, meal preparation, and maintaining a safe and clean-living environment.
• Behavioural Management: Handle clients with high behaviours, employing appropriate strategies to ensure their safety and well-being, including the use of restrictive practices
• Provide direct care assistance to each client in accordance with their service plan and as directed by the coordinator.
• Ensure completion of appropriate documentation. Relevant information on support provided is to be recorded in client notes.
• Work with clients, family/ carers and other professionals to support the client’s individual goals.
• Services generally between the hours of 6am-6pm Monday to Frida