Disability/aged Care Support Worker

**About Us**

Deivian Care Services is a service provider with a vision of making a difference in our participants lives by focusing on meeting their needs and care goals, as well as helping them feel supported and maximising their independence.

We are dedicated to social justice values and strive to treat everyone with dignity and respect, regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, or religion. We value ethnic, gender, and occupational diversity, and we employ devoted, bright, and motivated employees who work on a variety of projects and services.

We collaborate to help clients at every point of their journey, from crisis to recovery to long-term, sustainable change.

**Responsibilities**
- Provide personal care support and assistance for participants including those with complex needs in a safe and sensitive manner - including toileting, showering, mobility assistance, eating and drinking, behavioural support and transport.
- Provide individual support and empowerment for people with psychosocial and other disabilities to help them achieve their goals through skill development and meaningful engagement in activities of their choice.
- Collaborating with healthcare teams, including therapists, nurses, and other professionals, to develop and implement personalized care plans for individuals with varying needs.
- Use a strengths-based, person-centred approach when working with all participants with disabilities and the aged care industry to promote independence.
- Facilitate the establishing and maintaining of participants’ connections with the community, personal and social development, employment, education, and training in alignment with individual goals.
- Develop and maintain safe, effective and professional relationships with participants, use active listening to develop trust and provide appropriate role modelling thereby supporting the communication needs of the client.
- Assist participants with Activities of daily living, health and wellbeing, general life skills, and recreational activities as part of their care management plans.
- Adhering to and assisting with the implementation of therapy plans designed for individuals with Dementia, behaviours of concerns, and other cognitive diagnosis.
- Carefully monitoring and observing any changes in the physical, emotional, or behavioural condition of participants.
- Empower participants to pursue significant goals and make a positive influence in the lives of people.
- As appropriate, create client file notes and assist with administrative responsibilities to ensure that operations function effectively.
- Actively ensuring that participants' rights are respected, advocating for their needs, and helping them access services or support as required.

**Skills and Experience**
- Minimum qualification at Certificates III or IV level in one of the following: Individual Support, Disability, Ageing Support/HACC, Mental Health, Mental Health Peer Work, Community Services or Allied Health Assistant OR at least 1 year of relevant work experience.
- Current First Aid Certificate (including CPR)
- Current Australian Drivers Licence or accepted International Drivers licence and own vehicle for work purposes or the willingness to maintain a driver’s license and own vehicle.
- Satisfactory National/International Police Check.
- As a Disability/Aged Care Support worker, you should demonstrate empathy and compassion skills and have a warm and caring attitude.
- Commitment to using a human rights-based, person-centred approach in working with participants, and always maximising their choice and control.
- Demonstrated high-level interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with and relate well to people we support and their families, especially those with diverse communication styles and needs.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others as part of a team and contribute to team goals

**SALARY**
- Annual Salary $74,000 per year.
- Superannuation.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $74,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person