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About the Role

Adon Care Services is seeking Disability Support Workers to help achieve its vision of an inclusive community free from discrimination where persons with disabilities become contributing members, living with dignity and respect. The mission is to empower people with disabilities and disadvantaged people through developmental initiatives focusing on educational, social, economic, cultural, and technological aspects.

Responsibilities

Assist with daily personal care activities such as showering, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
Support mobility and transferring (e.g., bed to chair).
Provide assistance with eating and drinking.
Accompany participants to appointments, shopping, social outings, recreational or cultural events.
Facilitate engagement in day programs or volunteering opportunities.
Encourage community participation to reduce social isolation.
Assist with household tasks including cleaning, vacuuming, laundry, and dishes.
Prepare meals and assist with basic cooking.
Organise groceries and household supplies.
Provide transport or travel training for community access, education, and employment.
Support attendance at medical or therapy appointments.
Assist with participation in social and recreational activities.
Encourage independence by teaching or supporting daily living skills (e.g., budgeting, cooking).
Assist with communication and decision-making.
Support goal-setting and progress monitoring under the participant’s NDIS plan.
Follow behaviour support plans as applicable.
Use positive behaviour support strategies in line with training and policies.
Respond appropriately to behaviours of concern.
Support participants to take prescribed medications under supervision or prompts.
Accompany participants to medical and allied health appointments.
Monitor and report changes in physical or mental health.
Maintain accurate and timely progress notes, incident reports, and timesheets.
Communicate effectively with coordinators, case managers, and supervisors.
Adhere to all relevant policies including Workplace Health & Safety (WHS), manual handling, infection control, and privacy.
Maintain participant dignity and confidentiality at all times.
Recognise and report any suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation in line with organisational policies and legislative requirements.

Requirements

Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Disability, or Community Services.
Understanding of NDIS principles, participant rights, and choice and control.
Current First Aid and CPR certification.
Current NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain).
Current Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain).
Valid police check.
Valid driver’s licence, reliable vehicle, and CTP insurance.
COVID-19 vaccinations as per public health orders.
Completion of NDIS induction, orientation, and mental health training modules.
Awareness of mandatory reporting obligations and safeguarding principles.
Preferably 2-3 years experience in a similar role supporting people with disability, including personal care and community access.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Empathy, patience, and respect for diversity.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Time management and organisational skills.
Problem-solving and adaptability.
Commitment to culturally safe and inclusive practices.

Skills

Individual Support
Disability
Community Services
NDIS principles
Participant rights
Choice and control
First Aid
CPR
NDIS Worker Screening Check
Working With Children Check
Police check
Driver's licence
Reliable vehicle
CTP insurance
COVID-19 vaccinations
NDIS induction
NDIS orientation
Mental health training
Mandatory reporting
Safeguarding principles
Personal care
Community access
Communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Empathy
Patience
Respect for diversity
Independent work
Teamwork
Time management
Organisational skills
Problem-solving
Adaptability
Culturally safe practices
Inclusive practices

Location

Sydney NSW

Work Type

Full Time
Permanent Role

Experience Level

2-3 years experience

Education Level

Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Disability, or Community Services

Salary/Compensations

AUD 79,500 to 85,000 (excluding superannuation)

About the Company

From the very beginning, Adon Care Services set out to provide a wide range of healthcare services, catering to the diverse needs of the community we served. Our services ranged from primary healthcare consultations to specialized treatments, all designed to foster physical, mental, and emotional well-being. The heart and soul of Adon Care Services our team members. Highly skilled and deeply committed, we worked tirelessly to deliver exceptional care to our participants. With warmth and understanding, we built strong connections with each individual, treating them not just as patients but as members of an extended family.
Our Vision is for an inclusive community free from discrimination where persons with disabilities become contributing members, living with dignity and respect.
Our Mission is to empower people with disabilities, and disadvantaged people through developmental initiatives focusing on educational, social, economic, cultural, and technological aspects.