Disability Support Worker

2 weeks ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia Empower Living Full time
EMPOWER LIVING - Trust. Respect. Empowerment. Independence.

Empower living is URGENTLY looking for skilled, professional, bubbly, and experienced staff to support a female paraplegic, non-verbal.

Support hours are as follow:

Monday to Friday:
Morning: 10am to 1pm

Afternoon/Evening: 4pm to 9pm

You will be doing (not limited to the below list)

  • Engaging with them and ensuring that their needs are met
  • Providing emotional support
  • Monitoring their bowel movements and behaviors attached
  • Assisting in meal preparation
  • Communication: written reports and data collection and ongoing communication with clients and management. Regular written reports
  • Attending their Personal care/hygiene and toileting
  • Performing manual handling daily (2 persons assist)
YOU MUST...

  • Be available at least for 2 shifts a day for 3 to 4 days a week
-
Have 1 year minimum of experience with people with disability (knowledge and skills about the autism spectrum is a plus):

  • Have demonstrated significant experience in working in disabiity
  • Have previous experience and skills in deescalation techniques
  • Have experience and skills in personal care
  • Have a strong background in mental health or youth
  • Have an EXCELLENT communication skills
  • Be able to create rapport with the client and provide emotional support with demonstrated effective listening, empathy, and communication skills
  • Understand the principles of duty of care, rights to privacy, and confidentiality
  • Have a proven awareness of disability and mental health issues
  • Must have a genuine desire to provide the best quality care for people with disabilities
  • Be resilient, motivated, and eager to diversify your experience
but also, you must be fun, willing to learn, and share your knowledge, skills, and specificities

TO APPLY

You must have:

  • A
    valid Police Check (less than 6 months):
  • A valid Working With Vulnerable People Card (WWVP)/worker screening check
  • A driver's license, car, and full insurance vehicle
  • Fully vaccinated status for Covid 19
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At least 20 hours a week to offer and available on the above mentioned times:

  • A valid First Aid and CPR certificate
  • Experience and qualifications in the field

Ensure that your _
resume_
and _
cover letter _
are aligned with the role advertised.

Give us some information about you, your experience, and your professional goals and objectives.

WE OFFER YOU...

  • To be part of an experienced, fun, and supportive team
  • A job full of suspense and never boring
  • A possibility of weekly fixed hours even on a casual position
  • The possibility of upgrading your skills and experience
  • To add value to our team and organization

Job Type:
Casual

Salary:
$ $38.08 per hour

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
All staff are still required to wear masks while working with clients and use appropriate PPEs

Application Deadline: 04/02/2023

Expected Start Date: 31/01/2023

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