Disability Support Worker/personal Carer Assistant

2 months ago

Launceston, Australia Reconnect Support Services Full time

**Disability Support Worker/Personal Carer assistant**

**Our Purpose**: Enabling vulnerable people in regional Australia to live their best lives

**Our Values **:Re. Connect Support Services Values guide the way we conduct ourselves. This includes how we interact with our clients, community and business partners and how we treat each other. Re. Connect Support Services ’s Values are:

- Integrity: We live out our values, are honest and ethical in all our dealings and are accountable for our actions.
- Respect: We value the individual. We recognise the rights and choices of the client, employees and the community. We encourage teamwork and support diversity within the team.
- Cooperation: We strive to identify and create value from partnerships and alliances with other organisations, agencies, businesses, communities and within our own organisation.
- Empowerment: We believe that individuals and communities should be encouraged and supported to realise their full potential.
- Excellence: We strive for excellence and best practice in all that we do as individuals, teams and as an organisation.

**Description**: The Disability Support Worker/personal care assistant is tasked with offering tailored care and support to individuals with disabilities, aiding them in reaching their personal goals and improving their quality of life. This role includes assisting clients with daily living activities, fostering independence, and ensuring their safety and well-being. The Disability Support Worker/ personal care assistant collaborates closely with clients, their families, and other healthcare professionals to provide high-quality, person-centered care.

**Key Responsibilities**

Personal Care:

- Assist clients with daily activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Support clients with mobility and transfers, prioritizing their safety.
- Administer prescribed medications and monitor clients’ health conditions.

Daily Living Support:

- Help clients with meal preparation, feeding, and household chores.
- Assist clients in engaging in social, recreational, and community activities.
- Encourage and support clients in developing skills and achieving their personal goals.

Health and Safety:

- Monitor and report any changes in clients' health and well-being.
- Ensure clients' environments are clean, safe, and well-maintained.
- Adhere to all health and safety protocols and procedures.

Documentation and Communication:

- Keep accurate and up-to-date records of clients' care and progress.
- Communicate effectively with clients, their families, and other healthcare professionals.
- Participate in care team meetings and contribute to the development and review of care plans.

**Desirable**:

- Comprehensive understanding of the NDIS Quality and Safeguarding Framework.
- Certificate III in individual Support, Disability, Age Care or Higher.
- First Aid and CPR Certification.
- NDIS Workers Screening.
- National Police Clearance.
- Working With Children Check.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to be flexible with work hours to meet reasonable demands of the position.
- Empathetic and proactive with a genuine interest to work in this field.
- The ability to self-supervise and to remain calm and composed at times of crisis.
- Confidence to satisfy the relevant probity checks required by legislation or policies.

**Empowering You to Help Others**
- Access to salary packaging.
- Flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.
- Employee assistance programs focused on health and wellness.
- A values-driven culture with rewards and recognition.
- Opportunities for ongoing learning and development.
- Potential for career advancement.

For more information check out our website - Home - Reconnect

Pay: $32.00 - $35.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Salary packaging

Schedule:

- Rotating roster

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (preferred)
- Working with Children Check (preferred)
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (preferred)
- National Police Certificate (preferred)
- Driver Licence (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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