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 tasksSupporting clients to attend appointments or community activitiesProviding emotional and social supportAssisting with mobility and transfersMedication reminders or assistanceWriting daily progress notes and incident reportsSupporting behaviour management plansHelping clients achieve NDIS goals
Disability Support Workers may work in:Client homesSIL (Supported Independent Living) homesCommunity programsDay centresResidential care facilities
Skills neededCompassion and patienceGood communicationReliabilityManual handling skillsBehaviour support experienceAbility to work shifts and weekends
Requirements for Disability Support WorkersNDIS Worker Screening CheckFirst Aid & CPR certificatePolice CheckDriver licenceCertificate III or IV in Individual Support (preferred)Pay: $5,500.00 – $7,000.00 per monthBenefits:
- Childcare assistance
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Salary packaging
- Visa sponsorship
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person