Disability Support Worker
Disability Support Worker
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$ 32 - 50
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Job Description
Your role at St John of God Accord
We are currently seeking applications from enthusiastic and motivatedDisability Support Workersto provide the highest level of support to individuals who attend Accords Community Engagement Services (ACES) within our North South West and Eastern Melbourne sites.
As a Disability Support Worker you will be required to work a variety of shift types including morning day afternoon and evening shifts. Positions will be offered on a Casual basis with potential for permanency for the right candidate/s with a variety of hours being offered throughout the week.
The Position
Assist a person or group of people to successfully; carry out day to day activities; maintain the best possible state of physical and emotional well-being; form family and social community connections; and manage their finances.
All caregivers who work in an Accommodation settings will be required to work a variety of shift types including morning day afternoon evening sleepover and at times when required active overnight support shifts.
Ensure you provide a safe working environment.
Carry out the role of Key Worker as per Accords guidelines.
Maintain handwritten and electronic records including but not limited to; file notes and incident reports case reviews Person Centred Plans (PCP); OH&S client and household finances medical documentation and other relevant documentation with confidentiality and accuracy.
Provide the highest level of support for all clients and ensure each person supported is treated with respect that enhances their personal worth dignity and rights always.
You will have experience liaising with families and circles of support service providers and community groups sound written & communication skills able to multi-task and work under pressure and capable of working independently with an individual or group of people.
Successful applicants must be eligible for a NDIS screening check hold a valid Australian Drivers Licence Working with Children check and First Aid certificate. Experience in the disability sector and/or possession of a relevant qualification will be highly regarded.
Above all patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.
We can offer:
Salary hourly rate: $32.79 to $50.06 dependant on experience and qualifications (inclusive of 25% causal loading) plus 11.5% Superannuation
Casual positions available
We offer a range of salary packaging options tailored to your employment status such as mortgage rent meal entertainment holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses up to $18550 as a permanent employee and a percentage of your earnings as a casual
A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options additional purchased leave & well-being programs
Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance
For enquiries contact Kathryn Toohey Learning & Development and Workforce Resourcing Manager on.
As a not-for-profit group we invest all profits in the communities we serve by updating and expanding our services facilities and technology and supporting our caregivers to deliver great care through an excellent work culture. St John of God Accord is a great place to work and we hope to be able to welcome you to the team!
St John of God Accord (SJGA) complies with the NDIS Commission and all prospective employees are required to apply for your NDIS Check to ensure the safety and wellbeing of people with a disability.
Employment Type
Part-Time
