Residential Support Worker

2 weeks ago

North Melbourne, Victoria, Australia DPV Health Full time

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 well-presented and clean home for the residents

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 (11-seater) 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 and recognition are key pillars in our culture and values.


• Work-Life Balance: We are well equipped to support a hybrid approach to the future of work. We understand that work-life balance is important and accommodate flexibility for team members wherever possible. Flexible, family-friendly working arrangements – just ask us


• Health and Wellbeing: We promote health and wellbeing for our people, just like we would for the communities we serve.


• We provide discounted gym membership at Mill Park Leisure Centre and discounted BUPA Health Insurance memberships free, on-site vaccinations, and confidential counselling services, just to name a few.


• Professional Development – with access to modern, digital eLearning you'll have flexibility of course timing with access to shorter, more customized content. Accompanied by face to face training, your continual professional development is always top of our priority list.


• Salary Packaging – up to $15,900/annum (including option to uptake meal & entertainment card – an additional $2650) plus options for novated leasing


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Access to Rewards and Discounts via Maxxia Rewards Program


• Monthly staff recognition through our Excellence Award Incentive Program for outstanding service

The fine print

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check, hold a valid WWCC and NDIS Worker Screening Check and be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or provide a valid medical exemption


• Full driver's license and travel between sites is preferred


• Current Certificate for First Aid (HLTAID003) & Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (HLTAID001)


• Certificate III or IV Disability Services or other equivalent qualifications


• Food Safety and Handling Certificate


• Manual Handling, Infection Control


• Ability to actively support people with a disability in daily living and personal care skills


• Must be able to work shifts that will involve mornings, evenings and weekends

Our Talent Experience

We kindly request you include a covering letter, addressed to Kacie Graham, detailing your motivation for joining DPV Health and highlighting the qualities you bring to this position.

For further information, please contact Brooke Jones – Program Manager Disability on Interviews will be scheduled as they are received, so please don't delay.

Closing date for applications will be 21 June 2024.

To view the Position Description, please click here

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DPV Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring we have an inclusive, diverse and safe workplace for our staff and clients. To us diversity means people of any age, family situation, cultural and linguistic background, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical sex characteristics, ability or disability, health, life experience, socio-economic situation, faith, spirituality and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. We encourage all individuals to apply.

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We will not be accepting applications from agencies for this position.

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