Male Support Worker

About us

Home Caring, part of The Caring Group, is an award-winning private home care company that provides aged and disability care across Australia.

We are committed to delivering sensitive and respectful client-centred care, offering a wide range of services such as complex care, high needs, personal care, respite, domestic assistance and home maintenance in the comfort and privacy of the clients' homes.

About the role

We are seek a reliable and compassionate Male Disability Support Worker to provide high-quality, person-centered support to our Male NDIS client in the Mossman area. We are seeking an experienced support worker who will build strong rapport, and bring consistency. You’ll provide disability and social support; helping him live with dignity, independence, and joy.

Please note: These preferences are based on the participant’s individual needs, in line with the comfort, support requirements and the participant’s right to Choice and Control under the NDIS.

There will be 3 to 4 shifts per week; each shift approx. 3 hours.

Main responsibilities and activities may include: 

• Provide a high quality and timely care support to the client as directed by Home Caring, and in accordance with his care plan.
• Safely transport the client using your own Vehicle (own vehicle essential.) 

• Support client in getting out for social engagement, activities and in attending appointments.
• Provide personal care and daily living assistance.
• Assistance with household tasks (may include cleaning, meal preparation.)
• Document service activities that support service outcomes.
• Support participant in achieving individual NDIS goals.
• Accompany participant to community activities and appointment.
• Maintain accurate documentation (including reporting) and shift notes.

Requirements:

• Qualification in Disability, Aged Care or related field
• Professional experience in the NDIS and/or Aged Care sectors.
• Excellent communication skills, commitment to a person-centred focus and flexibility to support needs based on individual circumstances.
• Worker Screening checks
• Current First Aid certificate and current CPR certificate  
• Current Drivers Licence & access to a reliable vehicle 
• The right to work in Australia

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years' experience do you have as a support worker?
• Have you completed a qualification in aged care?
• Which of the following First Aid accreditations do you currently hold?
• Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
• Do you have a current NDIS Worker Screening Check?
• Do you have a Certificate III in Individual Support?
• Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?