Disability Support Worker - Craigieburn

Description:

Job Details
Position - Disability Support Worker
Start Date - Immediate
Employment Type - Ongoing Casual position
Award - Social, Community, Home Care, and Disability Services Industry
$30.00 - $55.00 p/h
Community Staffing Australia is a highly recommended and reliable Staffing
Agency that provides a compassionate, highly engaged, empathetic and trusted
support worker workforce across the Disability sector in Victoria. Working with multiple Community Service Organisations, Community Staffing Australia provides a solid foundation of support in the communities we serve.
About the Role:
As a CSA Disability Support Worker, you will be engaged across multiple settings, including:
- Home-Based Care
- Disability Support
- Community Access
- Integrated Family Services
- Transport
- Respite Support
Key Duties:

• It supports the needs of individuals with complex medical needs that require high physical support.
• Encouraging the customer's options for choice and control and empowering them at all times.
• Implementing and supporting behavioural plans and record keeping.
• Undertaking or assisting with daily household tasks, e.g., cleaning, cooking, laundry, etc.
• Providing opportunities to develop skills.
• Accompanying them on outings and day-to-day activities such as shopping, appointments, and social outings.

We are looking for experienced disability support workers with the following experience:

• Acquired brain injury
• Disabilities
• Nursing
• Mental Health

Key Selection Criteria:

• Are customer-focused, committed, reliable and punctual
• Have excellent active listening skills with the ability to act and communicate with empathy, politeness, and tact
• Are highly confidential and protect the privacy of your customers and families
• Energetic and excited to make a difference in people’s lives by providing genuine support and always striving to improve experiences
• Possess effective interpersonal and communication skills, especially great listening skills
• Take accountability and be trusted to work autonomously or as a team.
• Can establish and maintain positive professional relationships with customers and their families
• Provide personal care responsibilities with humility, dignity, and respect
• Live our values and have a genuine passion for positively impacting customers living with disabilities.
• Have flexibility and willingness to work.

Exceptional customer service is always vital. While you are there to support customers' lives and lead the independent lives they want, your workplace is their home, and you must always treat them with respect, integrity, and empathy.
Successful candidates will have the following:

• A minimum Cert IV in a related qualification, Cert IV in Disability, Mental Health, Nursing
• Availability on an on-call basis between 6 am and 8 pm during the weekdays
• Available 3 days a week
• The ability to work regular business hours, afternoons, weekends, overnight stays, and public holidays
• Current Victorian Drivers Licence (P2)
• National Police Check and Right to Work check (CSA-specific resource provided)
• Current Accredited First Aid + CPR [HLTAID011 and HLTAID009]
• Passport, Australian Birth Certificate and/or Australian Citizenship (proof of ID)
• Current Working with Children Check (Employment)
• Reliable and roadworthy vehicle
• Full Comprehensive Car Insurance
• NDIS worker screening clearance

Only the successful candidate will be contacted if you have any questions please contact the Recruitment Team on 1300 312 378 EXT 110