Disability Support Worker
Disability Support Worker
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About Strive
Founded in 1996 as Landsdale Family Support Association Inc. our original purpose was to provide respite camps for children with disabilities at Landsdale Farm School. In 2009 we changed our name to Family Support WA Inc as we expanded our services to include young adults. Over the last 25 years we have grown to provide several services to people of all ages with disabilities as well as now operating the Landsdale Farm located in the northern metropolitan suburb of Darch. We became Strive Community Services Inc. in 2021 to better reflect the wide range of services we provide in the community.
About the opportunity
Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in peoples lives We are looking for passionate Disability Support Workers who bring empathy enthusiasm and a strong commitment to personcentred care. We believe the ideal candidate brings a combination of proven experience and relevant qualifications coupled with a deep connection to our values vision and purpose.
While experience is an advantage were equally passionate about nurturing new talent. If youre passionate qualified and ready to learn we want to hear from you. We offer thorough training and ongoing support and were especially interested in candidates with experience in with nonverbal clients high behavioural needs personal care and mealtime management.
This is a casual position with the opportunity for permanent employment for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implement personcentred support plans prioritising client safety and wellbeing.
- Provide assistance with daily living tasks including medication administration domestic duties and personal care needs.
- Maintain meticulous records documentation and case notes to ensure progress tracking and effective communication.
- Uphold the highest standards of integrity confidentiality and dignity in all interactions.
- Cultivate positive relationships with clients and their support networks.
Selection Criteria:
- NDIS Check Working with Children Check and current first aid certificate (or willingness to obtain all three before commencement).
- Certificate III in Individual Support or Certificate IV in Disability.
- Prior experience in supporting NDIS participants in community access or SIL accommodation.
- Valid WA Drivers License and a roadworthy vehicle.
- Alignment with Strives organisational values vision and purpose.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
- Previous experience with writing detailed case notes for clients.
- Flexibility to work a widerange of shifts with different clients.
- Current First Aid Certificate (including CPR) or willingness to obtain one before employment commencement.
Application closing date
Closing date for applications: Monday 21 April at 5pm. Strive reserves the right to commence the selection process prior to the application closing date or close the advertisement early upon receiving sufficient applications.
If you require further information please contact or call.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Employment Type
Gig
