[Hiring] Experienced Disability Support Worker @Support Your Way Disability Services

Role Description

Support Your Way is seeking a motivated and experienced support worker to join our growing personal care team for persons with disabilities within Fremantle, WA.

Support workers promote a person with disability’s independence in the community, supporting them in their daily living tasks. These tasks may include:

• Personal care and assistance with activities of daily living.
• Hoist transfers, positioning and safe manual handling.
• Domestic assistance, cleaning and meal preparation.
• Community access, social support and transport.
• Supporting regular swimming and wheelchair sport activities.
• Following the participant’s support plan and individual routines.
• Completing accurate, timely shift notes and communicating relevant changes or concerns.

Qualifications

• Experience with personal care, hoist transfers and safe manual handling is essential.
• Strong communication skills and active listening for instructions.
• Clear communication regarding availability and commitment to ongoing services.
• Compassionate, empathetic, understanding and exhibit self-initiative.
• Willingness to drive a participant's vehicle is essential (training provided).
• Comprehensive Car Insurance is desirable.

Requirements

• National Police Check for employment.
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance valid for work in WA.
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate.
• Current First Aid Certificate.
• Current CPR Certificate.
• Current Manual Handling Certificate.
• Valid Australian Driver’s Licence suitable for the vehicle being driven.

Apply Now

Send your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience, availability and commitment to an ongoing role. Please tell us about your hobbies, interests, personality and what you can bring to the role.

Please note – only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.