Personal Support Worker- Newcastle, Mayfield East, Wickham and Arcadia Vale

About Us

Forward Ability Support is a not-for-profit organisation with 60 years history of providing key services to people with spinal cord injuries or similar related health conditions. We are driven to make a brighter and more positive future for our community by supporting people with spinal cord injuries to live their best life.

We’re currently looking for disability support workers to assist in the client’s home with high-intensity personal care in the Newcastle, Mayfield East, Wickham & Arcadia Vale.

You will assist with daily tasks, such as:

• Mobility and Transfers – Helping clients into or out of bed, wheelchair, commode chair and hoist.
• Showering and Hygiene Maintenance – showering, getting clients dressed, brushing teeth and grooming and other daily personal care activities.
• Toileting – provide bladder and bowel care, including enema insertion and digital stimulation, changing/emptying catheter bags, and caring for stoma bags.
• Mealtime Preparation and Feeding – assist in the preparation of meals and feeding client in compliance with their meal plan.
• Domestic Assistance – keeping the home clean and tidy, including cleaning bathroom, washing dishes, laundry and cleaning after and feeding pets, changing bed sheets, watering plants and gardening.
• Community Access – driving clients safely to appointments and community visits using client’s car.
• Record Keeping – record daily progress notes for all care provided, report incidents and escalate concerns.

Why work with us?

• In-person training with a Registered Nurse, as part of 3 days Induction Program and as required.
• Buddy shifts for all new clients.
• Dedicated 24-hour Rostering Team.
• On-Call Registered Nurse support.
• Dedicated Admin Team.
• Opportunity for ongoing, part-time employment.
• Opportunity for accredited training on supporting people with spinal cord injury
• This role is paid under the SCHADS Award, Level 2, with remuneration ranging from Pay Point 1 to Pay Point 2, depending on skills and experience.

Available shifts:

• Mayfield East: Friday 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
• Wickham: Monday to Saturday: 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm; Sunday: 7:30 am – 10:30 am and 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
• Newcastle: Monday & Friday: 6:00 am – 8:00 am; Wednesday & Saturday: 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm; Thursday: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm; Sunday: 6:30 am – 9:00 am
• Arcadia Vale: Casual shifts available between 6:00 am and 9:30 pm, Monday to Saturday.

Important things you should know about the role:

• You must also be open to work short split shifts
• We’re looking for Casuals with the intention to convert to Permanent
• All new starters undertake 3 days Induction program in Lidcombe.

What will you need to join us?

• The following checks, or be willing to obtain:
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check
• First Aid and CPR Certificate
• Prior work reference
• Car and driver licence
• Excellent English communication skills
• Passion and empathy

Is this the opportunity you’ve been looking for?… APPLY NOW!

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Forward Ability Support is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Successful applicants will be required to consent to a pre-employment health assessment, reference checks and an NDIS Worker Screening Check.