Hiring Disability Support Workers | Advance Care Agency | $75K – $78.5K

Job Posting: Disability Support Worker

Advance Care Agency is a certified NDIS Provider. Our team of registered nurses and skilled healthcare professionals provide in-home nursing to help manage and coordinate recovery at home. We deliver professional health service solutions to facilities quality home care whilst training existing health professionals and educating a new generation of health support staff. We’re an innovative and responsive. We provide flexible services to people those living with a disability or mental illness.

Essential Requirements:

• Current NSW Driver’s License (No International or Provisional Licenses).
• CPR and First Aid Certificate.
• Minimum Certificate III in Individual Support or Equivalent
• Current Police Check clearance.
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate and NDIS Worker Screening number.
• Full working rights within Australia.
• Effective oral and written communication in English.
• Ability to write comprehensive reports and perform administrative tasks.
• Qualification in Aged Care/Disability Course.
• Experience preferred in the disability field and/or aged care.

Main Duties/Responsibilities:

• Support clients in age-appropriate activities, employment, in-home support, and community access.
• Provide direct assistance according to clients’ service plans.
• Adhere to medication administration policy, work health and safety procedures, and client rights policies.
• Monitor and report on the safety and well-being of clients.
• Ensure proper documentation in client notes and communication books.
• Participate in Lifestyle Service Planning and monitor outcomes.
• Collaborate with clients’ families, carers, case managers, and other professionals to support individual goals.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate training and behavior programs.
• Maintain, document, and review all programming.
• Serve as a key worker for designated clients, including preparing monthly progress reports.
• Liaise with other staff to ensure smooth and consistent service delivery.
• Report regularly to the manager and participate in team meetings, planning, and policy reviews.
• Provide backup and support to other staff when necessary.
• Participate in Performance Development meetings for ongoing training and support opportunities.

• Notify the service of any inability to work rostered shifts with as much notice as possible.
• Contribute to case reviews with Employment Consultants and Facilitators.
• Take reasonable care for personal health and safety and ensure actions do not adversely affect others’ health and safety.
• Report any quality and safety incidents or hazards at work to the manager or supervisor.
• Carry out roles and responsibilities as detailed in relevant policies and processes.
• Stay fully informed about the NDIS system and apply it to daily work.

Additional Information:

• Flexible hours available.
• No experience required for this role.
• Work visa can be provided for this role.
• Expected salary: $75,000 – $78,500 per year.
• Hiring: 10 to 15 Full-time Disability Support Workers.
• Application: Forward resume to jobs@advancecareagency.com.au.