No, this requirement is currently no longer mandated by the government in the healthcare sector. For further information, please refer to the Department of Health & Human Services website.

In short yes, while we can hire someone without a car, we tend to avoid this as we need our staff to be able to attend shifts reliably.

In short yes, however if you have never worked as a disability support worker before you will need the following documents:

• NDIS Screening Check/ Police check (while you wait for the NDIS Screening check)

• Working with Children Check

• Covid Certificate (all vaccines as per current government mandate)

• First Aid & CPR

• 100 points of ID

• Manual Handling Certificate (accredited)

• NDIS Orientation Module

It is important for all potential staff to know that to have a successful career as a Support Worker with Ability Care Direct you will need to have reliable transport including valid driver’s licence and insurance. One of the best parts of being a Support Worker is being able to take clients out into the community and get to know the great locations and experiences Melbourne has to offer and since you will be on the road visiting different clients it is very important that you are able to be on time and punctual.

Ability Care Direct strives to ensure that all members of our organisation including the NDIS participants we provide services for are treated equally and with respect. To discuss an official complaint please call the main number on the home page one of our friendly staff will assist you through the process.

While there are no lock-in contracts, we are confident that once you experience the difference with Ability Care Direct, you’ll choose to stay with us.

Based on the most current NDIS price guide our team is readily available to design a schedule of supports quote based on your individual needs. Feel free to contact us by selecting the service tile on the homepage that suits your unique situation.

All our carers undergo a detailed recruitment process including face to face interviews, reference checks, qualification check, NDIS screening/ police checks and working with children checks. In addition, all carers are required to have a first aid certificate, undertake training specific to the clients which they work with as well as participation in on-going training and education programs. For clients needing specialised care options we pay for staff training for such certificates as medical administration, peg feeding, and others as required.

Ability Care Direct strives to ensure that all members of our organisation including the NDIS participants we provide services for are treated equally and with respect. To discuss an official complaint please call the main number on the home page one of our friendly staff will assist you through the process.