Support Worker
7 months ago
** ABOUT THE FAMILY...**
⭐ Residing in the home is a 42-year-old single mother who has a 7-year-old boy
⭐ Family pets [a dog & a cat] also reside here so you must be comfortable with providing basic care to the entire Family
⭐ The Mother has Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Depression, Anxiety & Ectodermal Dysplasia (ED). Equally, the son has inherited ED & is affected the same as Mum. On top of that he also has anxiety, a speech delay & Autism [Level 2]
⭐ The client would like to be supported with achieving her NDIS goals of remaining independent & remaining the primary carer for her son
**THE HOME ENVIRONMENT & COMMUNITY...**
⭐ The residence is a double storey, 3-bedroom townhouse with street parking only
⭐ The client & her son both live downstairs due to safety reasons
⭐ You must be physically fit to assist with tasks that require stairs
⭐ Part of this role is to assist with the client’s son in a positive manner, using manners & leading by example, during every interaction. Fostering a genuine connection with the client & her son will facilitate in securing your position with this little Family
**THE JOB DESCRIPTION...**
⭐ Average of 10 hours per week (with some Split shifts) & additional shifts may be available from time to time
⭐ Transportation using the client's vehicle is required for the following tasks: Taking the client’s son to & from school, to Doctor/Specialist appointments, shopping & to planned social outings
⭐ Some meal preparation required
⭐ Assisting to clear clutter in the current home
⭐ The client would like to plan social outings once a month/quarter on a weekend, in line with their NDIS goals
⭐ Some light domestic duties &/or gardening, from time to time. There is a dedicated cleaner weekly but you will need to be able to complete some tasks in between the appointments & fill in the gaps between these services
⭐ Assisting with care for the family pet dog & cat, for eg. Feeding, picking up waste from yard/litter box, administering medication &/or going for walks
⭐ Notify the client directly as soon as possible if you are unable to work a shift
⭐ You must ensure that the consistency of support is maintained throughout your employment
⭐ You will also be responsible for other ad hoc duties, as required, from time to time
⭐ Assistance with difficult tasks like cutting nails, spray in ears, wiping tears from eyes with tissues
**YOUR EDUCATION, CHECKS & TRAINING...**
⭐ Minimum 3 years of experience within a similar role [Desirable]
⭐ First Aid Certificate [Desirable]
⭐ Working With Children Check (WWCC) [Required]
⭐ Police Check [Required]
⭐ Unrestricted NSW Driver's License [Required]
⭐ NDIS Worker Screening Check [Required]
**PERSONAL QUALITIES...**
⭐ Reliability & the ability to ensure all allocated shifts & workload are covered
⭐ Patience & being able to remain calm IS A MUST in order to assist with the client's anxiety
⭐ Able to assist the client & her family in a positive manner
⭐ You should be empathetic, caring & understanding
⭐ You should be helpful without being asked
⭐ You will need to set a good example, including using manners
⭐ MUST be honest & have a very high standard of personal integrity
⭐ You will be able to communicate effectively, being able to talk through any issue/s that arise
⭐ You MUST be an animal person
⭐ Be adaptable to rapidly changing circumstances, think outside the box
⭐ Possess a client focussed & person centred approach
⭐ Have a commitment to inclusion & value difference/diversity in ALL of its forms
**DESIRABLE...**
⭐ You will be good with creating & adhering to routines as this Family thrives when everything is organised (& Labelled)
⭐ Some help with reminders will also be a part of your role
⭐ You will be able to produce care reports & provide feedback to the client directly
⭐ Actively contribute to improvement of your support, including being a member of this small team & which will occasionally require the coverage of any shifts
⭐ Strong time management skills & the ability to prioritise daily, weekly, monthly & annual tasks
⭐ Must be able to make a long-term commitment to the client & her family
**Job Type**: Casual
**Salary**: $31.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 10 per week
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Fixed shift
- Monday to Friday
Licence/Certification:
- First Aid Certification (preferred)
- Working with Children Check (required)
- National Police Certificate (required)
- Driver Licence (required)
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (required)
Ability to Commute:
- Claremont, TAS 2747 (required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Claremont, TAS 2747: Relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
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