Disability Support Workers
Health and Disability Assistance W.A.
Perth WA
$41 – $43 per hour
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Health & Disability Assistance WA (HADAWA) seeks Female and Male Disability Support Workers to join our team. This is to work with participants in group homes, in the Morley and Kiara areas.
There are several casual positions, where you will be offered regular, routine shifts in accommodation settings covering shifts throughout all hours of the day, including inactive sleep shifts, weekends and public holidays.
Our focus is assisting individuals with disability with their daily tasks, community engagement, and importantly, achieving their goals.
About the Role
The role will require you to:
- Assist participants to strive for their goals and record their achievements along the way.
- Encourage and assist participants with their daily activities.
- Assist engagement in community activities.
- Support and mentor participants to increase their personal independence.
- Inspire participants to develop skills and engage in healthy activities.
- Role model and encourage appropriate social behaviours.
This can be a challenging and thoroughly rewarding role, where you can make a difference in the lives of people who need a helping hand.
Our Ideal Candidate
You will need at least a certificate 3 in individual support (disability), community services, or equivalent and a current:
- First Aid certificate
- CPR certificate
- NDIS Workers Screening Check
2 years experience providing services to people with a disability and/or mental health issue is desirable.
Experience working with individuals with an ASD (autism spectrum disorder) is valued.
Current drivers license and access to a motor vehicle for work purposes is a role requirement.
Recruitment
If you’re interested in this opportunity, we look forward to hearing from you. Please apply through the Seek process and attach your CV.