Pay above standard rates and penalty rates apply.
Healthcare Australia is recruiting for passionate Disability Support Workers to join our on-call casual agency workforce in the Newcastle/Hunter region.
* Immediate work available.
* Above standard award pay rates paid weekly.
* Mixture of shifts to suit your availability.
Full Job Description
Do you want to join one of Australia's largest and most established Healthcare Staffing Labour Hire Agencies?
About the Company
Healthcare Australia (HCA) is a national organisation that provides labour hire workers to the Healthcare Sector. We are currently experiencing a demand for skilled Disability Support Workers to work directly with our host clients within Northern NSW - Bilambil, Lismore, Cudgen, Alsonville, Brunswick Heads and surrounding areas.
As a dedicated Disability Support Worker, you will be supporting a variety of clients with Mental Health, Intellectual & Physical Disabilities. Your duties will include, but will not be limited to:
* Mixture of day shifts (AM/PM), Short shifts min 3 hours/ long shifts max 8-10 hours, sleepovers, awake duties, and weekends are available - something to suit everyone's availability.
* Various types of shifts are available such as in-home (daily living assistance), community (community access & engagement support), and Supported Independent Living (SIL).
* Supporting participants with personal care & performing various household tasks including menu planning, cooking, serving meals, cleaning, shopping, and other activities of daily living.
* This is a casual agency role, though there are opportunities to evolve to a permanent part-time position within HCA and/or transition to permanent employment with one of our host organisations.
To be successful in this role you must have:
* Minimum 6 months of paid work experience in a similar role.
* Evidence of COVID-19 Vaccination doses.
* Current Working with Children (WWCC) & NDIS Worker Check.
* National Police Check.
* First Aid & CPR Certificate.
* Drivers Licence.
* A strong sense of professional boundaries.
* Epilepsy and Catheter Care (Desired).
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