Community Services Worker - Orana Living

Community Services Worker - Orana Living

About Gilgandra Shire Council

Gilgandra is a vibrant rural community in Central West NSW, situated at the junction of three main highways and in close proximity to Dubbo. There is a strong supportive community that has worked together to develop excellent schools, medical services, retail services and recreational activities that you simply do not see in communities of a similar size.

Gilgandra presents you with an opportunity to have an excellent lifestyle you may not be able to afford in the city.

About the position

To provide direct support to persons with a disability with their daily activities and development of independent living skills and goals.  To positively participate in the coordination of the day to day operation of a supported residential unit and life skills centre in accordance with Orana Living's aims, objectives, policies, and procedures and legislative requirements, and provide support to the Management group and positive working conditions for other staff.

Essential

• Current First Aid Certificate
• Current Drivers Licence Class C / or Current Class C Provisional Licence
• Empathy for working with and for people with a disability

 Other Essential Criteria

• Certificate III Community Services Disabilities (Aged Care or Home Care) or commitment to obtain within 12 months of appointment
• Ability to understand and commit to the day to day needs of persons with an intellectual and physical disability.

Salary: $34.33 per hour

Status:  Casual

Enquiries: Janelle Lummis at Orana Living or the HR Department on 02 6817 8800

Closing Date 31 Aug 2020 AEST