Disability Support Worker - Sydney

As a Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in assisting individuals with disabilities to live as independently as possible while providing compassionate, person-centred care. The ideal candidate will be flexible, reliable, and have a sound understanding of physical, psychosocial, neurological, and cognitive disabilities.

• Assist clients with personal care (e.g., showering, toileting) and daily living activities such as meal preparation and light housekeeping.
• Provide mobility support and manual handling assistance when needed.
• Plan and facilitate recreational activities to promote client engagement and socialization.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of clients by following health and safety guidelines and providing first aid when necessary.
• Document client progress and provide updates on health and wellbeing.
• Offer emotional support and build trusting, positive relationships with clients.
• Transport clients to appointments and community activities, ensuring their participation in social events.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Mandatory Health Vaccines: Flu vaccine and COVID-19 (3 doses).
• Training & Certifications: Manual Handling, Elder Abuse Prevention, Infection Control, Food Handling, First Aid & CPR.
• NDIS Modules: Completion of NDIS New Workers Module and NDIS Worker Orientation Module.
• Clearances: Police Check, NDIS Worker Clearance, and Working with Children Check (WWCC).
• Other Requirements: 2x Employment References, valid driver's license, and comprehensive car insurance.