CareForce Australia an NDIS staffing agency that supplies disability support workers across Australia. According to their site, they provide same-day staffing, SIL support, overnight care, and high-intensity support workers.
A Disability Support Worker helps people with physical, intellectual, psychosocial, or developmental disabilities live more independently and safely.
Typical responsibilities include:
Assisting with personal care (showering, dressing, grooming)
Helping with meal preparation and household tasks
Supporting clients to attend appointments or community activities
Providing emotional and social support
Assisting with mobility and transfers
Medication reminders or assistance
Writing daily progress notes and incident reports
Supporting behaviour management plans
Helping clients achieve NDIS goals
Disability Support Workers may work in:
Client homes
SIL (Supported Independent Living) homes
Community programs
Day centres
Residential care facilities
Skills needed
Compassion and patience
Good communication
Reliability
Manual handling skills
Behaviour support experience
Ability to work shifts and weekends
Requirements for Disability Support Workers
NDIS Worker Screening Check
First Aid & CPR certificate
Police Check
Driver licence
Certificate III or IV in Individual Support (preferred)
Pay: $5,500.00 – $7,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Childcare assistance
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Salary packaging
- Visa sponsorship
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
