Job Description

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 Spanish-speaking support workers to assist in the client's home with high-level personal care in Kingsford between 7am-1pm, 7 days a week.

You will assist with daily tasks, such as:

• Mobility and Transfers - Helping clients into or out of bed.
• Showering and Hygiene Maintenance - Getting clients dressed, brushing teeth and hair and other daily personal care.
• Toileting - Provide bladder and bowel care, including enema insertion and changing catheter bags.
• Mealtime Preparation - Assist in the preparation of meals.
• Keeping the home tidy and clean.
• Community Access -Support clients to visit the shops and other appointments they may have.

Why work with us?

• Work life balance & flexibility to work close to home.
• Access to the highest quality training from professionals, we believe in supporting our workers just as much as we support our clients.
• Ongoing support from our Clinical and our Rostering Team anytime you need assistance or require guidance.
• Friendly work culture that celebrates our workers with numerous Employee benefits throughout the year.
• Buddy shifts to help you build confidence while learning the role.
• Excellent career and learning opportunities to upskill you and support your professional growth.

Important things you should know about the role:

• This role requires you to communicate primarily in Spanish to the client.
• Shifts available Monday to Friday from 7am-1pm
• You must also be open to work short split shifts
• We're looking for Casuals with the intention to convert to Permanent
• Dependent on experience, base hourly rate begins from $34.58 per hour (this is exclusive of the Casual loading)
• All new starters undertake full-day paid training in Lidcombe

What will you need to join us?

• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Reliability and availability to work early mornings or late evenings
• A car (fully insured) and driver licence to travel between clients
• The following checks, or be willing to obtain:
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• National Police Check
• First Aid and CPR Certificate
• Contactable industry-related references

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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.