Support Worker

Overview

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Novita provides early intervention, rehabilitation, therapy, assistive technology and disability services to more than 6,000 people living with disability, and supports their families and carers. Our primary purpose is to enable kids, young people and adults living with disability and their families to participate in the community to their full potential.

The Role

As a Disability Support Worker based at Clare, you'll play a vital role in the planning and provision of a responsive, client- and family-centred service, providing Hub and In-Home supports. In this hands-on role, you'll use your knowledge and experience supporting people with physical and intellectual disabilities to promote independence, community participation and meaningful relationships in a safe and supportive environment.

You'll support clients by interpreting and responding to their communication needs, health care plans, and mealtime guidelines, administering medication, and documenting observations. Your contribution will help clients reach their full potential and independence goals.

Responsibilities and What You'll Do

• Support clients by interpreting and responding to their communication needs, health care plans, and mealtime guidelines
• Administer prescribed medication and maintain accurate records
• Document observations and contribute to care planning with a client-centred approach
• Promote independence and community participation, and support meaningful relationships in a safe environment

What You'll Need

• Current NDIS Worker Check and Working with Children Check (must be completed before starting)
• Certificate III in Individual Support, Disability, or Community Services (or willingness to complete/enrol)
• Child Safe Environments training (Through Your Eyes)
• Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Module: Quality, Safety and You
• Competency-based training in Assist Clients with Medication (HLTHPS006 or equivalent obtained within the last 6 months)
• Competency-based Manual Handling training (HLTWHS005 or equivalent obtained within the last 6 months)
• Current Senior First Aid Certificate (including CPR)
• A current valid Driver's Licence

If you are willing to pursue Cert III or IV in the Disability Sector, we'd love to see your application, even with no prior experience.

Remuneration and Benefits

All Novita employees undertake mandatory training relevant to their role. Support Workers are paid in accordance with the SCHADS 2010.

Total remuneration package includes base salary, annual leave loading and statutory superannuation contribution. Salary packaging is available up to $15,900 of your salary, increasing take-home pay by approximately $5,000. Additional salary-packaging benefits include meal and entertainment expenses, accommodation and venue hire, private novated leasing and extra superannuation contributions.

Apply Now to make a difference. For further information contact Kathleen Dautzenberg at Kathleen.dautzenberg@novita.org.au or on 08 8444 9301.

As this position is vacant, we are looking to undertake interviews as applications are submitted. Don't delay if you want to join our team.

We're serious about safeguarding our clients. If you don't have a current NDIS Worker Check and SA Working with Children Check, we'll provide guidance on how to obtain these prior to starting work with us.

Novita is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All suitably qualified applicants will receive equal and fair consideration for employment. Applicants with a disability and/or who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander are actively encouraged to apply. All potentially successful candidates will be required to complete background checks, including a criminal history check, prior to confirmation of employment.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Wellness and Fitness Services

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