• Inner West, Parramatta, Cumberland and Canterbury-Bankstown Areas
• Access to NFP salary packaging benefits
• Competitive hourly rate

About us

Accessible Diversity Services Initiative Limited (ADSI) is a community based, non-profit organisation established to promote the principles of multiculturalism, access, equity and social justice. ADSI provides a broad range of services include settlement, children & family, emergency relief, homelessness, aged care and disability supports.

We are seeking Support Workers to join our aged care services for an immediate start. The position is offered initially on a casual basis with the view towards progression to a permanent appointment.

About the role:

The role of Support Worker is to assist our Home Care clients to achieve their personal goals and living best life in the community.

The role may involve:

• Assistance with community access and recreational activities
• Transportation and supporting social engagement and shopping assistance
• Personal care (showering, toileting, and personal hygiene assistance)
• Domestic duties such as meal preparation and cleaning
• Manual handling and/or use of equipment to support mobility (wheelchairs or hoists)

Essential criteria:

• Certificate III or above in Individual Support, Disability or Aged Care
• Willing to obtain and maintain clearances of certain checks
• An understanding of disability and/or aged care services and person-centred support
• A current NSW Driver's License (P2 and above)
• A reliable registered vehicle (work related approved kilometres paid fortnightly)

Preferred but not essential:

• Manual handling training
• Industry experience will be highly regarded

Benefits:

• Salary packaging to boost your take home pay
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Remuneration is in accordance with SCHADS Award 2010

Employment with ADSI requires satisfactory background checks which may include National Police Check, Working with Children Check and Reference Checks.

Inquiry: Ziba Gulzari on (02) 8737 5500