Disability Support Worker: Perth Metro - Stallio Care

Description

As a Disability Support Worker, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting our members living with a disability in their daily life activities
• Helping members engage with their local communities and culture through access to Community Participation Programs and recreational activities
• Support our members reach their goals and find new passions
• Promote a sense of self dignity and respect for our members
• Mentoring and skill development: assisting members to identify and pursue their personal hobbies and interests
• Coaching independent living skills such as domestic and social skills
• Medicine administration and following personalised support plans
• Providing personal care support such as toileting, showering, feeding and dressing when required
• Accurately completing incident reports and progress notes in a timely manner

About you - What you will bring to make a difference to the lives of others.

Mandatory Criteria:

• Formal qualifications in Disability or Community Services
• Current driver's licence and complete access to an insured vehicle for member transportation
• National Police Check (no older than 12 months)
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Current First Aid Certificates (HLTAID011) including CPR (or willingness to obtain)
• Communication abilities that are versatile, including the capacity to engage with both verbal and nonverbal members
• Experience working with people with disabilities who may have complex medical conditions and may present with challenging behaviours
• Fully Covid vaccinated in compliance with WA Government mandatory requirements

Desirable Criteria:

• Minimum 2 years prior experience working as a carer or disability support worker
• An ability to work effectively both unsupervised and within a team environment
• Sound analytical skills and welldeveloped interpersonal skills
• Fast and eager learner, who thinks creatively as well as adaptable in a changing environment
• Be prepared to work a range of shifts, including morning, afternoon, awake, and sleepover shifts

Rewarding Opportunity:

By joining Stallio Care, you will have the satisfaction of improving the lives of our members. We have a fulfilling and rewarding culture within our teams.


Other advantages are:

• Hourly wage as per the SCHADS Award
• Teamdriven and a welcoming environment
• Continuous training and development
• Flexible shifts to accommodate your work schedule and family commitments
• Potential Permanent employment opportunities

Stallio Care provide services to people with disabilities, young people and children in Out of Home Care, their families, and communities.

Our members receive services that are geared to suit their daily needs while also assisting them in achieving their goals.

Stallio Care advocates for equal opportunity and respect for all members of society.

We achieve this by providing our members with access to high-quality services and dedicated individuals that make a genuine difference in their lives.

Application:


Job Types:
Casual, Contract


Pay:
From $35.00 per hour


Benefits:

• Employee mentoring program
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay
• Penalty rates

Application Question(s):

• What's your $ hourly rate expectation?

Education:

• Certificate I
• IV (required)

Experience:

Support Work: 2 years (required)


Licence/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (required)
• Working with Children Check (required)
• NDIS Worker Screening Check (required)
• National Police Certificate (required)
• CPR Certification (required)
• NDIS Workers Orientation module certificate (required)
• Australian Driver's Licence (required)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (required)

Work Location:
In person