Disability Support Worker

Enhanced Lifestyles

Australia
Permanent
Full-time

13 days ago

About the OpportunityWe are currently seeking passionate and experienced Lifestyle Attendants to expand our team in Robe and Kingston area, based in the Limestone Coast of South Australia.The role will encompass providing personal care, domestic assistance, meal preparation and community participation across a seven-day roster. It is a requirement that the successful applicant be willing to work up to 4-5 hours per day and the capacity to build up to 20-30 hours per week.You will be part of a collaborative team, delivering individualised and flexible support to make a positive impact and enhance the quality of life for our customers.About You
The successful applicant will show the following desired attributes:

Able to show initiative and work successfully both in a team environment and autonomously.
Demonstrate experience in supporting people with Intellectual disabilities and a sound knowledge of supporting people with challenging behaviours is essential.
Passion, professionalism and integrity within their role.
Flexibility to cover teammates when sickness or leave occurs.
An interest or previous experience in behaviour supports would be desirable.
Experience working with clients that require manual handling.
A willingness to work with participants, families, and relevant professionals to support the participants goals.
Ability to show initiative and work successfully both in a team environment and autonomously.

Benefits

Salary packaging
Specific training relevant to customer needs
Supportive team environment

Mandatory Requirements

Current South Australian Working with Children Check (Working)
Current NDIS Workers Screening Check (Working)
Certificate III in Individual Support (desirable) or equivalent experience
Current First Aid certificate (completed in the last 3 years)
Current CPR certificate (completed in the last 12 months)
Current Manual Handling certificate (completed in the last 2 years)
Driver’s licence
NDIS Workers Orientation Module
NDIS Supporting Safe Meals Training Module
NDIS Supporting Effective Communication Module

About Enhanced LifestylesEnhanced Lifestyles was created over 30 years ago and designed by people living with disability to achieve an important goal: to make sure customers have a say in how their services are delivered. Today, we’re proud to still be a member-governed not-for-profit. Our Board is comprised of people who use our services ensuring that our customers’ needs always come first.How to apply
An immediate start is available for the successful applicant. Apply today via Express.

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