Disability Support Worker

Kalinga Australia Pty Ltd
Canberra, ACT
A$35-$40 p/h
Community Services & Development → Aged & Disability Support
Full-time
On-site

Posted 14 days ago


Disability Support Worker

Disability Support Work assists NDIS participants with a variety of needs in different ways.

Duties and Responsibilities are:

  • Supports people with disability with daily activities such as mobility, housekeeping tasks, personal care, medication and meal preparation
  • Negotiates with individuals and families regarding the acceptance of care provided
  • Provides emotional support, and assists in managing depression, confusion and grief
  • Identifies and facilitates community-based social activities for people with disability
  • Assists people with disability to access disability support services
  • Supports people with disability with training and employment
  • Manages risks and emergencies in a home care setting

The Candidate

To be successful in this role, the candidate would have:

  • A compassionate and empathetic demeanour.
  • Strong listening and oral communication skills.
  • Strong relationship-building skills.
  • The ability to maintain clear professional boundaries.
  • Experience with challenging behaviours (Desirable)
  • An enthusiastic outlook, very open, friendly, and a bubbly personality.
  • Must have a driver’s licence.
  • Available to work on a variety of shifts including mornings and evenings.

Salary: $35-$41 an hour + Super

Experience:

At least one year experience working as Disability Support Worker (Preferred but not essential)

Licence/Certification required:

  • Working with Children Check (Preferred)
  • Driver's Licence (Essential)
  • Comprehensive Car Insurance (Preferred)
  • NDIS Worker Orientation Module (Required upon commencement)
  • NDIS Worker Screening Check (Required upon commencement)
  • Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate (Preferred)

To Apply

If you are inspired to make a positive difference and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply via the link here:

Contact

For more information please contact, Jody Law, Intake Officer at 02 6156 4276 or [email protected]

Application closes on 28 March 2025.


About Kalinga Australia Pty Ltd

Canberra, ACT, Australia

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