Disability Support Practitioner Accommodation

Location Cromer, NSW, Australia

Role Purpose The Disability Support Worker role at CPA exists to provide high-quality, person-centered support to people with disabilities. You will play a vital role in empowering clients to live as independently as possible, by helping them to achieve their goals and supporting their day-to-day wellbeing, dignity and quality of life.

About the Clients CPA are seeking a Disability Support Worker to support clients at a SIL home in Cromer.

Role Overview Your role is focused on providing support to clients in a domestic setting (in the home). You will make a meaningful difference through supporting clients with daily living needs such as cooking and mealtimes and helping with cleaning & general household tasks. You will also provide personal care to clients in a respectful and dignified manner, administer medication, and support clients to move around the house through manual handling and the use of specialised equipment such as hoists.

You'll also be asked to document and monitor client wellbeing, and collaborate effectively with other CPA staff to maintain a supportive team environment

• Clients feel safe, respected and empowered
• Care is delivered consistently in a person-centred way
• Documentation is accurate and completed on time
• You contribute positively to team culture
• You demonstrate CPA's values:
  Passionate, Respectful, Ethical, Curious and Courageous

• Commitment to person-centred care
• Current NSW Driver's Licence (minimum P2)
• Ability to meet the inherent physical requirements of the role
• Willingness to work a rotating roster
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Working With Children Check
• First Aid & CPR

Where required, CPA will support or reimburse relevant compliance certifications.

CPA is one of Australia's leading disability service providers. We are an alliance of great minds, united by a shared purpose - to create a world of opportunity for people with disability. We are committed to safety, inclusion, and upholding the rights and dignity of every individual we support.

• Attractive hourly rate from $34.59 + Super + Penalty Rates
• Salary packaging options $100 annual
• Wellbeing Allowance
• Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport (for you and your family)
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Training, Development & Progression Opportunities

CPA is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 90213). We offer fully funded nationally recognised qualifications including: CHC
33021 - Certificate III in Individual Support Ongoing specialist training and skill development CPA also encourages internal progression and is committed to providing opportunities for growth to our people. This can include progression into Disability Support Practitioner Level 4 (DSP4) roles, as well as pathways to leadership and management positions. 80% of CPA's House Managers all started as DSW's, highlighting our commitment to growth & development.

Cerebral Palsy Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Cerebral Palsy Alliance upholds, advocates for, and protects the rights, wellbeing and safety of people with a disability.

We are a child safe organisation and all workers are responsible to adhere to the NDIS Worker Code of Conduct.

Cerebral Palsy Alliance is a ground-breaking, global centre of expertise for cerebral palsy research, advocacy, intervention and assistive technology innovation.

For over 75 years, we have been driven by our founders’ vision of a future where nothing is impossible for babies, children, teenagers and adults living with Cerebral Palsy.

Our research and innovation inform our world-class services, which include early childhood intervention, therapy, health and wellbeing, sports, assistive technology, independence skill building, supported accommodation and employment services.

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We have assessed this role type as requiring a high level of physical functionality with some inherent requirements.