Disability Support Worker

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Join eQuality Support and be part of a passionate, team-oriented community dedicated to creating positive change in the lives of clients. Working with us means helping to drive the future of disability services with the same commitment and passion that defines our staff.

We are committed to fostering a supportive environment that encourages career growth and development. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects our community.

A career at eQuality Support offers a challenging and rewarding experience, where you will have the opportunity to grow, thrive, and reach your full potential.

Join us and make a difference every day.

About the role:

Support people to live independently, so they can meaningfully complete their daily routines and activities both inside and outside of home. Actively support clients to identify, access and engage in community and social activities. Support the achievement of long-term goals and take on the duty of care for your client's overall health and wellbeing.

What will I be doing?

Person Centred Active Support (PCAS)

• Develop meaningful and professional relationships with each client and their family, understanding their unique needs, goals, and daily living activities.
• Use positive reinforcement and behaviour management techniques to support clients to achieve their daily routines and goals.
• Provide a high level of physical support to clients including all aspects of manual handling, lifting, bending, stretching and physical transfer.
• Provide support with toileting, showering, mealtime management, medication, grooming, dressing, household duties, and other tasks as required.
• Provide support with daily planning, advocacy, communication and transport as required by the people we support in home and community settings.
• Support clients to access and purchase items with their own money in accordance with the eQuality Support Money Handling Policy.

About You

We're looking for committed and empathetic individuals with proven experience supporting clients living with complex mental health and cognitive conditions. To be successful in this role, you must have hands-on experience working with individuals diagnosed with Behaviours of concern related to conditions such as:

• Borderline Personality Disorder
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Dementia

Whether your background is in disability support, aged care or nursing, your ability to navigate challenging behaviours with patience and professionalism is essential.

• Experience with high needs clients and behaviours of concern.
• Have completed a minimum Certificate III Qualification in a relevant area such as Disability, Community Services, Mental Health or Aged Care. (individuals studying Health, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy will also be considered).
• Current First Aid Certificate with CPR.
• Current Victorian driver's licence and own reliable transport.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Satisfaction of all requirements for working in Australia.
• Disability, Management, Nursing or Allied Health related qualifications.
• Experience working in a community, residential and/or rehabilitation environment.
• Awareness of relevant legislation (such as the Disability Act 2006, or the Department of Health and Human Services' ISO Standards).

What's in it for you

Join a collaborative, high-performing organisation where your contributions are truly valued. As part of a leading and innovative industry player, you'll be working with a talented and engaged Client Services team, making a real impact across the company. Your valued skillset will help shape the businesses continued growth journey, supporting an environment that fosters collaboration, innovation, and success.

How to Apply

At eQuality Support, we embrace individuality and differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, faith and sexual orientation. We strive to provide a recruitment experience that's fair, inclusive and accessible. We encourage all suitable applicants to apply for this role.

Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.

Your application will include the following questions:

• Do you have an NDIS Workers Screening Check?
• Do you have a current Victorian Drivers Licence?
• Do you have prior experience as a support worker? Please list any relevant qualifications. If you have none, please type N/A.
• Please list any courses you are currently enrolled in. If you are not taking any, type N/A.
• Are you available for a minimum of 20 hours per week across day shifts, sleepovers and weekends?
• Do you have working rights for Australia?

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