Support Worker

Essential Home Care Solutions Pty Ltd

About us

Essential Home Care Solutions is a care provider for ongoing care supports for aged

and disability participants. We cater to clients from low to high care needs specifically

physically disabled and complex supports. We also have a team of nurses to cater

wound management, continence supports and training for customised needs.

Disability Support Worker

Qualifications and Work Experience:

• A minimum of 1 year of experience in a Support Worker role is required
• A minimum of 1 year of manual handling experience is required
• A minimum of 1 year of high-intensity support experience, including bowel care and catheter care, is required
• Relevant Qualifications (e.g. Cert III in Disability or Community Services)
• Other relevant qualifications in disability or community services will be considered alongside the standard Certificate III requirements
• Required Checks: NDIS Worker Screening Check, Working with Children Check (WWCC), CPR & First Aid Checks, Police Check, Driver's licence, reliable vehicle, and comprehensive insurance
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow protocol, procedures, documentation, and data collection
• Flexible availability, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and sleepovers
• Australian work rights are required for this position
• Driver's licence and reliable vehicle

Skills Required:

• Provide high-intensity support tailored to each participant's unique needs
• Assist with personal care tasks such as bathing, grooming, and toileting
• Facilitate daily living activities and implement capacity-building exercises
• Manage household duties, including cleaning, laundry, and meal preparation
• Comprehensive medication administration training will be provided to ensure competency standards are met
• Accompany participants to medical appointments and liaise with healthcare teams
• Enable community participation by arranging transport and supporting access to activities
• Foster social engagement through active companionship and meaningful interaction

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 disability?
• Do you have a current NDIS Worker Screening Check?
• Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?
• Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
• Do you own or have regular access to a car?

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