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Disability Support Worker – Adelaide SA

AMITA Health Care Group Pty Ltd is seeking compassionate, reliable and experienced Disability Support Workers to join our growing team in Brisbane.

We are currently recruiting both male and female support workers to provide person-centred support to NDIS participants. We are particularly interested in applicants who are flexible with their availability and passionate about supporting people to live safely, independently and meaningfully in their community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide person-centred support in accordance with participants’ individual support plans.
• Assist with personal care and daily living activities where required.
• Support participants with community access, appointments, shopping and social activities.
• Assist with meal preparation and household tasks.
• Provide medication assistance where authorised and appropriately trained.
• Support participants to develop and maintain independence and daily living skills.
• Maintain accurate progress notes, incident reports and other required documentation.
• Follow behaviour support plans and risk management procedures where applicable.
• Communicate professionally with participants, families, support coordinators and other members of the care team.
• Maintain participants’ dignity, privacy, choice and control at all times.

Essential Requirements:

• Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Disability, Community Services or a related qualification is highly regarded.
• Previous disability support experience is preferred.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check or willingness to obtain.
• Working with Children Check where required.
• Current First Aid and CPR.
• Valid Australian driver’s licence.
• Reliable vehicle with appropriate insurance is highly desirable.
• Current right to work in Australia.
• Good communication and written documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Availability:

We are looking for candidates with flexible availability for a variety of shifts, which may include day, afternoon, evening, weekend, active overnight and sleepover shifts, depending on participant needs.

What We Offer:

• Casual employment with ongoing opportunities.
• Flexible shifts.
• Supportive and professional working environment.
• Opportunity to work with a growing NDIS registered provider.
• Meaningful work supporting participants to achieve their individual goals.
• Opportunities for ongoing work for reliable and committed team members.

About AMITA Health Care Group

AMITA Health Care Group is an NDIS registered provider committed to delivering safe, respectful and person-centred disability support. We value choice, dignity, inclusion, independence and quality care.

If you are compassionate, dependable and passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.

Work Location: In person

Pay: $26.44 – $57.34 per hour

Work Location: In person