Disability Support Worker

About the role:

We are currently seeking experienced support workers to join our team and assist our clients based in Drysdale and Ocean Grove on the Bellarine Peninsula.

Shifts are 3-5 hours, mostly day shifts starting from 9am. Duties involve taking the clients for community access outings and assisting with transport as well as some assistance with meal preparation and light house cleaning.

If successful you will receive regular on-going shifts but also be required to assist with ad-hoc casual shifts when other staff are on leave.

About yourself:

• Excellent communication skills, compassionate, friendly and approachable
• Able to build a strong rapport with your clients while maintaining professional standards
• Reliable and flexible to meet clients needs
• The ability to impact each individual's life offering support with independence, empowerment, and inclusion in the community

Key Requirements:

• Cert III or IV in Disability, Community, Aged Care Support or Individual Support. Nursing students with 6-8 weeks of nursing placement experience can also apply.
• Minimum 6 months of recent experience in providing support to clients in a disability, community, hospital or aged care setting
• Current Australian driving licence and reliable vehicle
• NDIS Worker Screening
• Current first aid and CPR certificate
• Comportable working in a home with a dog

What we can offer you:

• Ongoing regular shifts with rosters created in advance
• Work for a great organisation that supports you - where safety, care, equality and service come first
• Client visits, task lists, roster, progress notes, availability and time sheets all managed via a mobile app
• Supportive team available 7 days a week to assist you
• Access to ongoing training and development opportunities
• Great hourly rates paid weekly
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Who we are

Programmed is a leading provider of healthcare, staffing and maintenance services across all industry sectors including education, health, infrastructure, manufacturing, transport and mining. As one of Australia's largest employers, we work with major public and private hospitals, facilities and an increasing number of home care and community clients, providing you with the opportunity to work when and where you want.

At Programmed, we're committed to being a child-safe organisation, and we strive for diversity, inclusion and equality. We seek a workforce that is representative of the communities we work in, and encourage people of all cultures, gender, age, sexual orientation or abilities to apply.

So it's over to you. If you would like to join our team, please APPLY now.

To learn more about working with Programmed, we encourage you to visit our website.