Disability Support Worker - Prairiewood

Care1 is currently seeking enthusiastic and reliable team members to provide high-quality disability and care support to a care recipient based in Prairiewood.

We are an organisation that hires for attitude and provides fully funded training to the right people to develop the right skills for what we do. So even if you have never worked in the industry before, if you have a passion for care and a willingness to learn, we encourage you to apply. This is a fantastic opportunity to undertake a career with meaning, and have your employer fund your on-the-job training.

The specifics:

2 x 3 hour shifts per day - 9am - 12pm and afternoon shift times can be flexible

About Care1

Care1 is an Australian owned and operated disability support and health care agency based in Sydney – operating across NSW, Canberra and Queensland. We provide support services to individuals in the community, with the purpose of delivering the highest level of care possible.

At Care1 our motto is ‘People First’. But this isn’t just something we say - it’s something we live and breathe every day. Care1 was founded on the belief that every person deserves the best care and the best quality of life possible. But we also believe in ‘People First’ when it comes to our employees.

One of the first things you’ll notice when you start working with the team at Care1 is that we’re a little different to our competitors. You’ll quickly learn that our team is down-to-earth and passionate about making a difference to the lives of people in care.

If you are reliable, caring and looking for a rewarding and challenging career we would love to hear from you!

Why work for Care1?

• Weekly pay and highly competitive pay rates, including penalty rates and loadings
• Flexibility and variety of shifts to suit individual schedules
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Fully funded training and opportunities for ongoing training and development
• Rewards and recognition program
• A friendly and supportive work environment
• The opportunity to make a real difference!

What our people have to say about working with us

“I have been working for Care1 for more than four years. I thank Care1 for giving me the chance to participate in training courses that have helped me gain more confidence in my career. I have been awarded Certificate IV in Disability and Certificate III in Home and Community Care, completed Brain Injury and Bowel Care courses and Work Health and Safety. Care1 provides staff with a great atmosphere of teamwork, and the managers are very friendly and efficient, which helps us to provide a quality service to our clients. I am proud to work for Care1,” Louisa. Y, Community Support Worker.

About the Role

You’ll be responsible for providing comfort to our clients by assisting with the requirements and activities of daily living as set out in their individual care plans. This may include:

• Supporting clients with complex and/or challenging needs
• Personal care: showering, dressing, grooming and medication assistance
• Domestic assistance: light housework (cleaning, laundry and meal preparation)
• Supporting clients who use personal equipment/aid, this may include walking or standing frames, wheelchairs, hoists
• Monitoring the well-being of clients and reporting on their progress
• Social Activities: transporting clients to their appointments, shopping, any planned social activity.

Essential Criteria

• Right to Work in Australia such as passport, visa, birth certificate
• Current valid driver's license and reliable vehicle
• First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain before employment
• NDISWC
• Working with Children Check

Desirable Criteria

• Experience working with clients who display challenging and complex behaviours
• Experience providing complex personal care
• Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Disabilities or similar is desirable (willingness and the ability to obtain is essential)
• Previous healthcare or community welfare experience is an advantage along with a genuine desire to support people to live a higher quality of life will be highly regarded.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.