Family Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Easy iCare Pty Ltd Full time

About the Organisation:

Easy iCare is a disability support service committed to enhancing the lives of individuals with diverse abilities. We believe in fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where every individual can thrive and achieve their full potential.

The Family Support Workers responsibilities will include and not limited to:

  • Assist with personal hygiene tasks such as washing hands, bathing/showering, brushing teeth, and getting dressed.
  • Adapt assistance based on the individual guest's needs and preferences.
  • Aid guests in using mobility equipment like wheelchairs, walking sticks, and walking frames.
  • Assist with mobility aids such as splints, braces, and shower chairs.
  • Support guests in navigating ramps, stairs, and transportation.
  • Accompany guests on shopping trips to supermarkets, cafes, and restaurants.
  • Perform shopping tasks on behalf of guests as needed.
  • Prepare and cook meals for guests, ensuring dietary preferences and restrictions are considered.
  • Clean and maintain rooms, including vacuuming, mopping, and making beds.
  • Report any maintenance issues to the house manager promptly.
  • Assist guests in participating in a variety of inhouse and communitybased activities.
  • Collaborate with guests to ensure their chosen activities align with their interests and preferences.
  • Take responsibility for the occupational health and safety of oneself, team members, contractors, and visitors.
  • Report any occupational health and safety incidents in a timely manner.
  • Comply with workplace health and safety policies and procedures.
  • Consistently attend scheduled weekly work sessions, ensure a positive participant experience, and comply with NDIS regulations.
  • Responding to participant issues/incident reporting to ensure they are supported in a timely and professional manner.
  • Liaising with participant allocations team, client service managers, participant plan nominees, and participant's nextofkin, to gather accurate details of the participant and their Care Plans.
  • Coordinating with the Accounts & Payroll team, for shift verification and adjustments.
- monitoring and reporting on the progress of clients
- assessing community need and resources for health, welfare, housing, employment, training and other facilities and services with Support coordinator.

  • Transport participants to appointments and community access, as per participant requirements.
  • Relaying crucial updates and alerts to the Allocations Team.
  • Supporting an inclusive participantcentric culture and proactive approach.
  • Contributing to the provision of relevant information and reporting.
  • Contributing to the process of documentation and continuous improvement activities.
  • Providing information to and participating in different care teams as appropriate.

Qualifications, Skills, Experience, and Value-Add:

  • Qualification required Certificate III in Individual Support and or higher
  • Minimum of 2 years working within the Disability services sector, preferred within Family Services;
  • NDIS Workers Screening Check (required)
  • Ability to work independently or within a team;
  • Advanced computer and literacy skills;
  • Knowledge of community agencies, with the ability to identify and coordinate a range of appropriate services relevant to the needs of clients;
  • Current unrestricted Drivers Licence and First Aid Certificate;
  • Approved AFP

Benefits:

  • Interview clients and assess the nature and extent of difficulties with the support Coordinator
  • Understanding participant NDIS Plans, goals, and Care Plans, to ensure shift tasks are met.
  • Personal care, manual handling, and medication administration.

Pay:
$75,000.00 per year

Schedule:

  • Afternoon shift
  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Night shift
  • On call
  • Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

  • Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
Which of the following First Aid accreditations do you currently hold?
Have you completed a Certificate III in Disability Support?
Do you have a current Australian Driver's licence?
Are you licenced to drive a manual vehicle?

Work Location:
In person

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