Description:
• Compassionate, Reliable and Empathic Disability Support Workers needed!
• Rotating Roster – AM, PM, Night and weekends
• Work/life blend focus
• Refer a friend program - $100 for every person you refer to us!
• 24/7 Office Support
• Conducting In-person interviews in Geelong in April
About Us
At All About Caring, we are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of individuals with disabilities. We believe in providing compassionate care, fostering independence, and promoting inclusivity within our community. Join our team of dedicated professionals and be a part of something truly meaningful.
About the Role
We are currently seeking passionate and empathetic Disability Support Workers (SIL) to provide essential care and support to individuals with disabilities in their Supported Independent Living (SIL) accommodation. This role as a Disability Support Worker (SIL) is diverse as each client needs may change each day. You will play a vital role in enhancing the lives and well-being of our clients and ensure the focus is always on supporting our clients to lead a fulfilling and more independent life.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the SIL Team Leader, you will be responsible for:
- Providing support to our clients with their daily routines and skills in the group home and community to encourage independence, including but not limited to, Community Access/Social Support, Personal care, Domestic duties, Medication administration, Meal preparation
- Understand and perform all tasks in line with the Clients Support Plans within scope of duties
- Provided High Intensity Supports as per Clients Support Plans, including but not limited to: Complex Bowel Care, Enteral Feeding Support, Dysphagia Support, Ventilator Support, Urinary Catheter Support
- Coach and build confidence in participants to develop skills needed such as cooking, budgeting and shopping.
- Attend all mandatory training and willing to undertake complex task training as needed to meet the support needs of our clients.
- Understand reporting requirements and ensuring incidents are reported appropriately
- Comply with all internal policies and procedures including NDIS Code of Conduct
Ideal Candidate
- Certificate III in Individual Support or related field and/or Minimum of 2 years experience in a SIL home environment is preferred
- Experience working with people with disability and supporting a participant with high intensity support needs
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willing to obtain)
- Current WWCC (or willing to obtain)
- Current First Aid and CPR certificate
- Current Driver License and access to reliable vehicle
- MUST be flexible with your availability for shifts on a 24/7 roster (including sleepover and active nights)
- Compassion, patience, and strong communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- A commitment to upholding the rights and dignity of individuals with disabilities.
- A commitment to safe work practices and manual handling
What We Offer
- Opportunities for professional development and growth
- Comprehensive Training program
- A supportive and inclusive work environment
- The chance to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives
- Employment Assistance Program (EAP)
We are a value driven organization and looking to attract purpose driven Support Workers that are aligned with our values.
Our Values
• Reliable
• Sustainable
• Adaptive
• Customer Focused
• Collaborative
• Values Driven
Looking forward to connecting!