Disability Support Worker CARECHOICE

JOB DESCRIPTION

About us

We’ve been supporting people with a disability since 2007. Specialising in 24-hour disability programs for individuals with multiple and complex needs, we’re proud to be a trusted and registered service provider with the NDIA, TAC, DHHS and Worksafe.

Our values are flexibilityhonestyreliability, and responsiveness.

Benefits & culture

CareChoice is proud to be an EEO employer. We support an inclusive approach in the workplace. We celebrate our diversity and welcome staff regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity and lifestyle choices. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

As a CareChoice employee, benefits you’ll be able to take advantage of include:

  • A number of employee wellness platforms including EAP and Care4U, free flu shots and travel discounts.
  • Discounts with major retailers including:
    • Car and Health Insurance
    • Fuel
    • Groceries and food
    • Gas, Electricity, Internet, and Mobile Phones
    • Pet supplies
    • Movie tickets
    • Other major retailers such as Catch, Myer, Kmart, Big W, JB Hi Fi plus many more.
  • Monthly Recognition & Reward for Employee of the Month
  • Service Recognition Program
  • Free Ongoing training and development
  • Career development opportunities

From the moment you step through our doors, you’ll feel welcome and supported to do your best work and really make a difference in people’s lives.

How you’ll make an impact

Due to continuous and exciting growth, we’re currently recruiting for multiple Disability Support Workers to join our team throughout Geelong. You’ll be responsible for providing quality services and safeguards to our Participants with an emphasis on skill and capacity building to encourage independence and confidence for meaningful and active inclusion in society.

A day in the life as a Disability Support Worker with CareChoice, may see you supporting our Participant with:

  • Building on individual strengths and enabling Participants to reach their goals.
  • 24-hour complex supports
  • Supported Independent living
  • Community access and transport
  • Domestic and Personal care

The hours of work vary and include weekday shifts, evening, and weekend shifts. Penalty rates apply on weekends, Public Holidays, after 8pm and after 12 pm.

About you

As a passionate, reliable, and experienced Disability Support Worker, you’ll have experience with providing quality care services, implementing behavioural strategy supports and building rapport with Participants. Ideally, you’ll have a:

  • Covid19 Digital Vaccination Certificate or Immunisation Statement
  • Current First Aid & CPR Certificate.
  • Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent OR minimum 12 months experience
  • Valid Driver’s Licence with access to a comprehensively insured vehicle (desirable)

To APPLY

If this sounds like the ideal role for you and you have the skills and experience we’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you. So, don’t delay, apply today. For further information, please contact our recruitment team at [email protected].

Employment with CareChoice is subject to satisfactory background checks which include Professional References, Employee Working with Children Check, Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme Check  and NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.
Employment with CareChoice is also subject to satisfactory evidence of COVID-19 Vaccination.

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