Disability Support Worker

6 months ago


Perth, Australia Perth Disability Services Full time

**About the Organisation**

Perth Disability Services (PDS) is a registered NDIS provider in Perth, Western Australia. We are committed to delivering quality and safe Disability support services to people living with a disability, their families, and carers. Our aim is to help you live comfortably and confidently in your community while turning your dreams into real opportunities. We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people and people with mental illness.

**About the role**

This is a challenging but rewarding opportunity for you to make a positive change in the lives of People with a physical and Mental Disability.

Due to growth, we are looking for a team of experienced Disability Support Workers to provide support to our clients all over in Perth region.

Working in a team, you will facilitate the delivery of quality services and achieve positive outcomes with service users in a positive and proactive environment. You will be actively supporting their individual needs and creating a safe environment.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Support participants to work towards achieving their individual goals.
- Support daily living, promoting cooking, housekeeping, hygiene, shopping, Medication administration, community access etc.
- Support participants in building their confidence.
- Liaise and collaborate with clients, their community and community & disability support agencies.
- Monitor and review the participant's progress through the service and against the support plan.
- Utilize positive behaviour strategies
- Support clients to participate in age-appropriate activities and tasks, including employment, in-home disability support and community access.
- Work in accordance with the medication administration policy, work health and safety procedures and client rights policies, including privacy and confidentiality.
- Monitor the safety and well-being of people with disability and report any concerns to the Manager.
- Ensure completion of appropriate documentation. As required, relevant information on disability support will be recorded in client notes and communication books.
- Participate in the Lifestyle Service Planning process for individual clients and monitor outcomes.
- Work with clients, family/ carers, relevant case managers and other professionals to support the client's individual goals.
- Liaise extensively with other staff to ensure the overall smooth and consistent running of the disability services.
- Report regularly to the Manager

**Skills & Experience**
- Qualification preferably in community/disability/individual support/aged care/ Mental Health and/or preferably with relevant experience.
- Experience working with clients with challenging behaviours.
- Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
- Current Driver Licence and reliable vehicle.
- 100-point check ID
- Valid visa/working rights in Australia
- Has as below or willing to obtain prior to offer:

- First aid/CPR
- Medication cert
- Manual handling cert
- Working with children check
- NDIS clearance check
- NDIS orientation module cert
- Covid-19 Vaccination evidence (1st, 2nd and booster doses)
- Hand hygiene cert
- Covid-19 infection control cert

**How to Apply**

**Job Type**: Casual (Pay above award rates) Based on experience.

Work Remotely: No

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: $30.33 - $35.00 per hour

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Shift work

Supplemental pay types:

- Penalty rates

Application Question(s):

- Are you your comfortable working around a Pet (Dog)?

**Education**:

- Certificate I - IV (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Working with Children Check (preferred)
- Driver Licence (preferred)
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module (preferred)
- NDIS Screening Check (preferred)
- Covid-19 Vaccination Evidence (3 doses) (preferred)
- Covid-19 Infection control Training (preferred)
- Manual Handling (preferred)
- Medication Training (preferred)
- First Aid Certification and CPR (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: In person



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