Casual Disability Support Worker
Casual Disability Support Worker
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Disability Support Worker Casual
Advance Disability Services & Respite ADSR is a NDIS Provider with a committed team of professionals passionate about delivering highquality support and services to people aged 1765 living with disabilities in Western Sydney.
We are an organisation with a great workplace culture and a vision to enhance the lives of people with disability and their families. We do this by recognising the abilities of each individual and supporting them to live their best life.
Location: Penrith LGA
Availability:
ADSR is looking for Disability Support Workers who are willing to work from 6am to 6pm Monday to Friday
At #TeamADSR:
We are a TEAM of likeminded professionals who share the same values.
We are committed to the improved health and wellbeing of people with disabilities and their families in our community.
We embrace diversity and we are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Benefits #ADSR:
ADSR offers additional benefits to our employees these include:
Generous support toward professional development
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Benefits Program
Modern facilities
Off street parking
Essential Criteria:
An ability to carry out the physical requirements of the direct support professional role.
A genuine interest in and commitment to ADSRs vision mission and values of integrity potential individuality and relationships.
Knowledge understanding and acceptance of the purpose of the organisation.
Welldeveloped interpersonal skills.
A flexible and effective approach to working within a team environment.
Ability to build rapport with a diverse range of people.
Must have a smartphone (iPhone. Android) with capability to download & utilise software applications.
Current Drivers Licence and access to a roadworthy vehicle (with comprehensive insurance).
Knowledge of disability services and regulations.
Attention to detail.
Current first aid and CPR certification.
NDIS worker screening check.
Covid 19 vaccination record including at least one booster
Current First Aid and CPR
Ability to use technology such as Smart phones iPad and Computers.
Good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to think and act calmly and deal with sensitively in times of destress for the participant.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently.
As an experienced support worker you will use your experience and enthusiasm to support independence for people with disabilities in all aspects of life.
This includes but is not limited to:
Personal care such as help with dressing meals showering toileting participant transfers and assistance.
Domestic tasks such as general house cleaning shopping laundry or completion of errands and tasks.
Support for participation in social outings recreational activities and community events and day programs
Providing companionship conversation and emotional support
Work to behaviour support plans by following positive behaviour strategies.
Maintenance of progress notes data collection record keeping and incident reporting.
Medication Management and Administration
Desirable Criteria:
Relevant qualifications e.g. Cert IV in Disability.
Experience in a community or charitable organisation.
Understanding of people with a disability.
How to apply
What we need from you:
1.A cover letter
Resume
answers to the selection requirements (specified above)
Please note:
Only applicants who apply via the specified method above will be considered for an online interview.
Applications will only be considered if they address the selection criteria.
You must have the right to live and work in Australia.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
No recruitment agencies please.
Selection process
1.A selection panel will assess your application against the criteria stated above.
selected for an online interview will be contacted by phone.
the online interviews reference checks and Criminal Record Checks will also be undertaken.
Application from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.
If you have any questions please contact Human Resources via email
For more information about Advanced Disability Services & Respite please visit:
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
