Disability Support Worker - Certificate IV

Community Home Australia is opening the second floor of our new supported living community, Kora House in Westmead, directly opposite Westmead Hospital.

Applicants are required to hold a NSW Driver's License and have access to a car.

Applocants also require HLTHSP007 - ADMINISTER & MONITOR MEDICATIONS. This qualification is the minimum requirement to administer medications in Australia and is a Certificate IV level unit.

Kora House is a brand new building with 20 self contained studio apartments with an amazing rooftop terrace. Next door to Kora House is Club Kinta, a community day program centre.

Community Home Australia is a specialist younger onset dementia and neirocognitive disability provider delivering permanent care, respite care and day programs across Canberra and Sydney. We also operate an inclusive, accessible resort in Bali where our team accompany guests from Australia and are entitled to a 50% discount on holidays.

All applicants must :

• hold a Certificate IV in Aged Care or Disability (or equivalent)
• have a desire to work with people living with cognitive impairment and mental illness
• have completed training in medication administration and have experience administering medications
• have a desire and willingness to complete ongoing education and training
• be currently living in Australia
• have authority to work in Australia

The role is hands on which is a combination of direct care work, activities and household tasks including cleaning, laundry and food preparation. We require all staff to display flexibility and a willingness to engage with our guests to enable them to live their lives as they wish.

Kora House is managed by a full time Registered Nurse who provides supervision and clinical support with Registered Nurses available 7 days per week.Club Kinta is operated by fully qualified Recreation Therapists from Western Sydney University.

Job Types: Part-time, Casual, Permanent

Pay: From $36.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee mentoring program
• Gym membership
• Professional development assistance
• Salary packaging

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a drivers licence and car?

Education:

• Certificate I - IV (Preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• First Aid (Preferred)
• NDIS WORKER SCREENING (Required)

Work Location: In person