About Us:

Orana has played a vital role in supporting South Australians with disability for over 70 years. We deliver independent living support, employment, housing, training, short term accommodation, skill development programs and life skills support to over 650 South Australians with disability. 

Work for an organisation that:

• Offers an attractive salary package, plus super, plus salary sacrifice
• Provides opportunities for professional development and career opportunities
• Gives back to the community and makes a difference to lives of people with disability
• Recognises staff who go above and beyond

About the Role:

We have multiple casual roles available for experienced Support Workers in various South Australian locations, metropolitan and regional. We provide 24/7 care for supported independent living, in home support and respite services at this service. You will work across a 7-day roster of day, afternoon, active and passive night shifts. You will provide a high level of care, support, and assistance to clients with varying disability to support them with their daily needs. 

About You:

As an important member of the team, you are flexible, adaptable, and available to work across a 24 hour, 7-day weekly casual roster.

You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be a fast learner with sound computer skills and the ability to learn various software programs. You will be required to work independently and as part of a team and will receive continuous support and guidance from your Service Manager.

Core Responsibilities:

• Assist clients with personal care duties
• Undertake meal preparation, cleaning, shopping, and daily living duties
• Transport clients to and from appointments as required
• Support clients in achieving and striving for their personal goals
• Support clients with financial needs and documentation as required
• Encourage clients to engage in the community and undertake regular activities of their choice
• Administer medication and assist with medical appointments as needed
• Document daily case notes and report all incidents that occur on shift
• Work closely with the Service Manager, clients, and medical professionals and build rapport with key stakeholders
• Undertake mandatory training courses as required to assist in your development

Skills and Experience:

• Demonstrated experience working with people with disability would be ideal
• Ability to use a tablet and various computer programs
• Possess a high level or care and empathy for people with disability

Requirements:

• Certificate III in Individual Support or Certificate III in Aged Care
• Current certification in First Aid, CPR and Manual Handling
• NDIS Worker Check or DHS Disability screening, or willing to obtain
• National Police Clearance, or willing to obtain
• A current driver’s licence and your own vehicle

If you have any queries, please contact Lyn Matthews on 8375 2059 for a confidential discussion. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Please note: All applicants must have received all mandated doses by SA Health of the Covid-19 vaccinations, including a Booster and must be able to provide a My Gov certificate for evidence of this to sight.