Disability Support Worker

Support clients to participate in age appropriate activities and tasks including employment, in home support and community access.
- Support clients to access activities and outings in the community.
- Provide direct assistance to each client in accordance with their service plan and as directed
- Work in accordance with the medication administration policy, work health and safety procedures and client right's policies including privacy and confidentiality.
- Monitor the safety and well-being of the clients and report any concerns to the Manager.
- Ensure completion of appropriate documentation. Relevant information on support provided is to be recorded in client notes and communication book as required.
- 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.
- In conjunction with other members of staff assist in developing, implementing and evaluating training and behaviour programs to attain identified individual goals.
- Ensure that all programming undertaken is appropriately maintained, documented and reviewed.
- Assume the role of key worker for designated clients, including the preparation of a monthly report on client progress.
- Liaise extensively with other staff to ensure the overall smooth and consistent running of the service.
- Report regularly to manager
- Actively contribute to a team environment through open communication, participation in regular staff meetings, planning processes and policy review.
- Provide back up and support to other staff, as necessary.
- Participate in Performance Development meetings to identify ongoing training and support opportunities.
- Notify the service if you are unable to work your rostered shifts, with as much notice as possible.
- Contribute to Case reviews with Employment Consultants and Facilitators.
- Take reasonable care for his or her own health and safety
- Take reasonable care that his/her acts or omissions do not adversely affect the health and safety of other persons.
- Report any quality and safety incident or hazards at work to their Manager or Supervisor.
- Carry out their roles and responsibilities as detailed in the relevant policies and processes.
- Proactively supporting clients’ independence and social connections while promoting positive health & wellbeing.
- Checking, preparing, and administering all medications in accordance with state legislation and organisational policies and procedures
- Providing care and support to clients in line with their personalised care plans.
- Work in line with the positive behaviour support plan developed for the NDIS participants by the positive behaviours support practitioner.
- Participate in trainings provided by the RNs and positive behaviour support practitioners.

Locations we are looking to Hire for:

- Altona North
- South Morang
- Lilydale

Client's prefer female support workers.

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $36.00 - $38.00 per hour

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Every weekend
- Fixed shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Public holidays
- Rotating roster
- Shift work
- Weekend availability
- Weekends only

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: On the road

Expected Start Date: 19/05/2025