Disability Support Worker (Wyong)

**About Care Metaz Global**

Care Metaz Global is a registered NDIS provider with a strong commitment to delivering exceptional care and individual support to people with disabilities. Our mission is to empower participants and enhance their quality of life by providing personalised, holistic, and participant-centered services. We are a registered provider, achieving registration at the inception of the National Disability Insurance Scheme, and hold ongoing certification under ISO9001:2015 Quality Management Systems, to ensure that our organisational skills are matching the passion for our participants. With a team of dedicated support workers, we aim to positively impact the lives of our participants. Our approach is founded on compassion, respect, and a thorough understanding of the diverse needs and goals of our participants.

**About The Role**

Currently, we are searching for a number of dedicated and experienced **disability support workers**, for positions in the **Wyong** **area**. These roles involve assisting participants living with Epilepsy, Intellectual Disability and Mental Health challenges. Our Leaders and Managers will offer guidance, and you will have access to our online training platforms as required for your role. Join our growing company, where your opinions and insights are highly valued!

**About You**:

- Ideally, you will have prior experience in either aged care, supported independent living (SIL), in-home care (IHC), or community support settings, particularly with high-need participants
- Exceptional English skills in verbal and written communication
- Have experience working with clients who have complex needs
- Have experience with clients who have epilepsy, mental health and challenging behaviours
- Skilled in providing personalized support, including PEG feeding and pressure area care
- Experience in medication administration and CPAP machine operation
- A positive and adaptable attitude, combined with an eagerness to learn and grow
- Must be willing to provide personal care
- Must willing to work as part of a rotating roster including sleepover shifts
- Punctuality and reliability are essential qualities
- Proficient understanding of meal management plans and their implementation
- Ability to think creatively to solve problems independently
- Capable of working autonomously or collaboratively within a team

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Reliability and Client-Centered Approach: We highly value reliability and an approach that prioritizes our clients' needs. Our support workers consistently display empathy, patience, and dedication in meeting the diverse needs of our clients
- Maintaining Hygiene Standards: Diligence in upholding high hygiene standards within living environments is a fundamental aspect of this role. This includes ensuring cleanliness and organization to ensure the health and well-being of our clients
- Problem Solving and Conflict Resolution: Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to handle challenging situations with composure are essential attributes. Support workers often encounter challenges requiring quick thinking and effective resolution

**To be successful in this role you will have**:

- Certificate in Community Services
- Unrestricted right to work in Australia
- Hold an NDIS Worker Screening Check (mandatory) (or willing to get one)
- Hold a current police check certificate (or be prepared to get one)
- A current First Aid Certificate (or be ready to get one)
- Hold a current Australian driver’s license and your own fully registered & insured vehicle
- Working With Children's Check (mandatory)

**What’s on offer**
- Better than market pay rates
- A consistent number of shifts
- Ongoing training and support

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part time, Casual

Pay: $24.99
- $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24
- 32 per week

**Benefits**:

- Referral program

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Afternoon shift
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Rotating roster
- Shift work
- Weekend availability

Supplementary Pay:

- Penalty rates

**Experience**:

- Disability Support Worker: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Working with Children Check (preferred)
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (preferred)
- National Police Certificate (preferred)
- Driver Licence (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected Start Date: 01/12/2024 Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qhhmb