Experienced Disability Support Worker NEEDED

Enable & Connect Disability Services is a growing company that provides services in and around Perth. We maintain a friendly, fair, and creative work environment, which respects diversity, ideas, and hard work.

Job description

We are seeking a committed, experienced, and fully qualified full-time Disability Support Worker to work in our busy and expanding company. Your primary responsibilities will be to support NDIS participants with tasks such as community access, social activities, housekeeping, food preparation, shopping, assistance with self-care, companionship and emotional support, and assisting in developing independent living skills for participating in activities.

You will work closely with multiple clients, developing rapport and forming a lasting, meaningful professional relationship with them. You will work within the NDIS funding framework, assisting them to achieve their goals, increase their independence and participation within the community. You will provide support to people with disability and/or psychosocial needs, enabling them to undertake all aspects of daily living.

Key duties include:

Assistance with ADL’s such as toileting, showering, dressing, cooking and cleaning

Providing individual support to clients with psychosocial requirements

Assisting clients with social outings, shopping trips and appointments

Liaising with the families and representatives of your client as required

Promoting positive behaviours, learning experiences and skill development

Follow individual service and healthcare plans

Use your administration skills to document client progress notes and records daily

Help your clients get the most out of their experience

Work as part of a dedicated and fun team

The ideal candidate will pride themselves on their ability to deliver person-centred care that values the choice and goals of the client and be willing to relocate to Southwest WA. They will have the people skills to build and maintain meaningful, lasting relationships with their clients and be able to work well with other staff and coordinators

As well as the above skills, the essential criteria include:

NDIS Workers Screening Check or willing to obtain

A current National Police Clearance

Working with Children’s Check, or willing to obtain one

Full Australian working rights

Valid West Australian driver's license and a reliable vehicle

Able to provide proof of COVID-19 Vaccinations

Infection Control

Manual Handling

NDIS training modules

Qualifications

· 1 year relevant work experience

· Certificate 3 in Individual Support/Aged Care/Disability Work

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $77,000 annual salary plus mandatory superannuation

Schedule:

Shift work

Work Location: Mandurah