25 Aug
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Excellent Carers
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Bunbury
25 Aug
Excellent Carers
Bunbury
Busselton WA | Tuesday & Friday shifts | Ongoing weekly availability preferred
AtExcellent Carers, our mission is to leave the world a better place than we found it, especially for the most vulnerable members of our community.
We are looking for a caring, reliable and enthusiasticDisability Support Workerto support a client inBusselton.
This is a great opportunity for someone who genuinely enjoys helping people live more independently, stay connected with their community and enjoy the things that matter to them.
The regular shifts for this role are typically:
Tuesday: 11am-3pm
Friday: 11am–4pm
We are particularly interested in applicants who can offerconsistent weekly availabilityand flexibility to support additional shifts when required.
About the role
Your day may include:
Supporting the client to access community activities and appointments
Providing companionship and bringing fun and positivity to their day
Supporting the development of hobbies, interests and new skills
Assisting with daily living activities
Providing personal care where required
Administering medication in line with care plans and training
Assisting with grocery shopping and meal preparation
Supporting the client to work towards their individual goals
Working alongside medical and allied health professionals to support positive outcomes
Transporting and accompanying the client to appointments and activities
Walking the client's dogs and supporting activities involving their pets
Because dogs are part of the client's everyday life, applicants must becomfortable around dogs and happy to assist with dog walking as part of the role.
This role could be a outstanding fit if you:
Are caring, reliable and genuinely enjoy supporting others
Are a confident communicator with a positive and friendly approach
Are comfortable working independently and building a strong professional relationship with the client
Understand the importance of supporting people to make their own choices and do things for themselves wherever possible
Are adaptable, responsive and empathetic
Are comfortable supporting people with a range of disability-related needs
Have an understanding of trauma-informed care, behaviour support, intellectual disability, psychosocial disability, seizure management and PTSD
Are comfortable around dogs and happy to assist with dog walking
Can provide reliable weekly availability, particularly on Tuesdays and Fridays
Why work with Excellent Carers?
A welcoming and supportive team culture
A values-driven organisation focused onEmpathy, Excellence, Integrity and Collaboration
Ongoing supervision and support
On-the-job training and buddy shifts
Career progression opportunities
An experienced leadership team with decades of experience across disability services
Qualifications and requirements
Applicants should have, or be willing to obtain where applicable:
NDIS Worker Screening Check
NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate
Manual Handling Training Certificate
Medication Administration Training
Current First Aid and CPR
COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate
Access to a reliable, fully insured vehicle
A valid driver's licence
ACertificate III in Individual Support, Aged Care, Community Services, Disability, or equivalent experience is highly desirable but not essential.
Where applicable, we prefer required certifications to have at leastthree months of validity remaining.
About Excellent Carers
We are committed to providing high-quality, person-centred support that enables people living with disability to live with greater independence, choice and connection.
If you are a caring and dependable Support Worker looking for regular work in Busselton, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply through SEEK.
Kindly refrain from calling to check the status of your application.
Our Talent Acquisition team will contact shortlisted applicants directly.
📌 Disability Support Worker | Busselton Wa (Bunbury)
🏢 Excellent Carers
📍 Bunbury