Job Description

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- We invest in our staff, providing training and ongoing professional development, including comprehensive induction, buddy shifts, online learning and inhouse training.
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- Supportive team environment, with quality after-hours support.
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- Recognition and Rewards Program for quality work, worker of the month, your birthday and employment anniversaries.
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- Paid travel time between participants and kilometres travelled.
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- Increase your take home pay with Salary Sacrifice tax benefits, up to $15,900 + additional $2,650 meal & entertainment.
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- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to you and your direct family.
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- 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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- Assistance with daily living tasks.
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- Personal care and hygiene.
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- Urinary and catheter care.
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- Manual handling, transfers, hoisting.
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- Assistance with medication.
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- Community access and social participation.
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- Assist with home exercise program.
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- Domestic assistance, meal preparation.
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- Implement individualized support plans and goals in collaboration with the individual and their support team.
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- Maintain accurate records of support provided and report any concerns or incidents to the appropriate supervisor.
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- Foster positive relationships with individuals, their families, and other stakeholders.
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ABOUT YOU:

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- Experience in a similar role is preferred but not required as training will be provided.
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- Passionate about providing quality person centred support.
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- Motivated with a great work ethic.
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- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish trust with individuals with disabilities.
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- Compassionate and patient demeanor, with a genuine desire to make a positive difference in the lives of others.
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- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, with a flexible and adaptable approach.
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- Capability to access web-based App for roster and communications.
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Additional criteria:

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- Hold a current driver's licence and reliable transport for travel between participants.
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- NDIS Worker Check (NDISWC).
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- National Police Check.
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- Working with Children Check (WWCC).
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- NDIS Orientation Module.
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- 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 0240134***.

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At AbilityLiving-MyWaywe embrace Equal Employment Prospect (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.

📌 Disability Support Worker (New South Wales)
🏢 AbilityLiving-MyWay
📍 New South Wales