Are you looking for an opportunity in Aged/Disability Services that is not only rewarding, stimulating and secure, but makes a real difference in your community?

Aged and Disability Support Work is an essential and rapidly expanding industry with high levels of satisfaction and security.

There are also great opportunities to improve and enhance your skills or transition from a different industry. Opportunities range from domestic duties to skilled support positions.

About Southern Cross

Southern Cross has been supporting people in their communities throughout NSW, QLD, SA, VIC and ACT since 1984.

We arrange the provision of an extensive range of aged support and disability services for people in their private home and community.

Support Workers are supported by Southern Cross' skilled Service and Admin team to gain the skills neccessary to provide this care in the community.

About the opportunity

Description:

Southern Cross is seeking motivated, caring and committed individuals as Disability Support Workers.

This 24 hour, 7 day disability support service is provided in supported accomodation with a well established existing team of dedicated people and would be well suited to someone who has the flexibility to work a variety of hours and also be willing to provide cover when other team members are absent.

You will work in shared accomodation which supports three (3) individuals with varied disabilities. The goal is to assist them to maintain their independence and be involved in the community.

Duties may include:

• Assistance with Personal care tasks 
  
• Medication administration 
• Assistance with Therapy tasks
• Use of Mobility equipment – e.g. hoist, wheelchair, shower chair
• Light Domestic assistance
• Meal preparation
• Community participation – e.g. medical appointments, Shopping and/or social outings
  

Service delivery times

Various shifts rostered daily

• 9.45pm to 9am Monday to Sunday (active overnight)
  

Requirements

• Current references
• Mobile phone
• Current drivers licence and reliable vehicle
• Valid paid Blue Card

As part of the application process, all successful applicants must receive a National Criminal History Clearance and need to obtain a Working with Children Clearance to commence working as a Support Worker.          

Reference TEWANTINR412