Residential Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia DPV Health Full time
Posted: 30/05/2024

Closing Date: 21/06/2024

Job Type:
Casual

Location:
Melbourne - Northern Region

Job Category:
Residential Services

Great People. Great Careers. Excellent Healthcare


DPV Health is a leading healthcare service provider in Melbourne's northern growth corridor, delivering a wide variety of clinical, community health and wellbeing services.


Our People are the foundation of DPV Health; they are what make our organisation thrive and the ones who create meaningful change in people's lives.

Over 700 professionals support and deliver excellent health care to our community at DPV Health. We are always looking for passionate, driven, great people to join our team and make a lasting impact. That is why we foster a workplace culture that is as rewarding as it is inclusive.

We are committed to supporting Our People to lead fulfilling lives, no matter who they are, or where they are from - or where they are going.


Our workplace culture is committed to DPV Health values and celebrates workforce diversity reinforcing the positive approach we have to the way people contribute, communicate, engage and interact.

Our People deserve to feel empowered and supported as they pursue their professional goals, learn new skills, and achieve meaningful milestones in their work.

At DPV Health, we foster an environment that promotes greater growth, innovation, and collaboration, so you can feel elevated every day.


Our employee benefits, connect, recognise, and support Our People, acknowledging and valuing everyday contributions to the success and culture at DPV Health.

We strive to ensure that Our People thrive at work and in all personal and professional pursuits.

We invest in Our People, proudly offering a diverse range of opportunities including knowledge sharing, ongoing learning and development, leadership development, connectedness, and celebration; these are key pillars in our culture.

That's the DPV Health Way. For a full list of our benefits and more on great careers at DPV Health, please see our website.


Be part of a fun, passionate and exciting team that is dedicated to client outcomes and make lifelong impact with people living with disability.


Greatness starts here
DPV Health Supported Independent Living Service is a NDIS registered service providing support to people with disabilities.

Residents may have physical and/ or intellectual disabilities, health conditions, specific language and communication needs and demonstrate behaviours of concern.


The Residential Support Worker provides a comprehensive support service to residents in their home which extends to the community and health planning.

The position also contributes to daily operational of household tasks with the residents participating where possible.

You will aid in achieving these outcomes by:

  • Assist residents in undertaking a range of activities of daily living including
- medication, personal & selfcare, food preparation & mealtime assistance, dressing & maintenance of personal hygiene

  • Plan, conduct and follow up resident's health appointments and maintain communication of these to team members.
  • Establish and maintain effective links and positive working relationships with the residents, families, and other stakeholders
  • Creating and maintaining an environment that empowers people with disabilities
  • Development and implementation of resident directed care programs to deliver on the individuals' goals and outcomes
  • Contribute to meal preparation in line with resident, group and DPV Health guidelines
  • Transport residents using DPV Health vehicles to / from home and to outings
  • Contribute and participate in monthly Care Team Meeting and supervision sessions
  • Complete house routines and cleaning that ensures a safe wellpresented and clean home for the residents

Desired Skills and Experience:

Bring your great, everyday


If you are someone who strives in a fun and energetic environment and are committed to making a difference to people living with a disability, then this is the right team for you.


We are looking for individuals who:

  • Ability to drive DPV Health Buses (11seater) or endorsed bus licence
  • Experience planning, implementing and evaluating disability centred framework
  • Ability to work independently in the community and respond to a changing work environment
  • Demonstrated ability to problem solve, make decisions, and escalate when required
  • Manage time, and ensure the efficient and effective use of resources
  • Ability to write clear concise resident notes and complete reports as necessary
  • Demonstrated skills in using PC, Microsoft products and experience with resident data base software

The DPV Health Way
The health and wellbeing of our people is at the core of our employee and client experience. All perks are curated with care, allowing you to thrive at work and in all personal and professional pursuits. Knowledge sharing, ongoing learning and development, engagement an

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