Residential Care Worker

 

Hours:

Full-time position including split shifts and weekend work as per the four weekly rotating roster.

 

Group Home Location:
Cherrybrook

 

Reports to:
Accommodation Services Assistant Manager

 

Overview:
Inala is a Rudolf Steiner inspired organisation supporting individuals living with disability. Inala was established in 1958 and provides Individualised and Flexible Accommodation, Day and Community Supports.

 

Duties:

  • Provide support to each of the ladies in all areas of their life
  • Assist with personal care, meal preparation and all other aspects of maintaining a home for people with disabilities
  • Support each person to access the community and their day program
  • Paperwork and documentation as required
  • Other duties as indicated in the position description and as requested by the House Co-ordinator / Accommodation Services Assistant Manager

 

Renumeration:
Inala Enterprise Agreement 2014, Level 3. Penalty rates / shift allowance apply where relevant.

 

Selection Criteria

Essential:

  • Enthusiasm to provide a stimulating home for people with disabilities
  • Good written, oral communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to liaise and communicate with families effectively
  • A great sense of humour, ability to work as part of a team and the ability to meet the demands of the position
  • Computer skills
  • Senior First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
  • Current Driverís Licence
  • Disability Certificate III or IV (or willingness to undertake)
  • An understanding of the Disability Services Act, EEO and WHS
  • Experience supporting individuals with challenging behaviour
  • Experience in a similar role in the disability sector

 

Desirable:

  • Knowledge of Anthroposophy

 

Application Process:
Please forward resume including details of three referees plus covering letter addressing the essential criteria of the position to:

Rosemary Field
Accommodation Services Assistant Manager
INALA
PO BOX 122 CHERRYBROOK NSW 2126
or email rfield@inala.org.au

Please note your application cannot be considered unless it is accompanied by the covering letter as detailed above.

Previous applicants need not apply as your resumes remain on file for reference.

 

Applications Close:
5pm on Wednesday, 13th December 2017

 

Inala is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All appointments will be subject to Inala’s criminal record screening process