Disability Support Worker

**Disability Services/ Mental health support worker in residential care setting**

**About Senami**

At Senami Counselling and Psychotherapy Services, we provide caring, respectful, non-judgmental, empathic services to our clients. We guide our clients to develop self-awareness and promote individual well-being. Our Practice is committed to providing intensive support, counselling, case management and psychotherapy services to achieve positive outcomes for clients. Our work is person-centered and uses personal interests and normative commitments to increase individuals’ awareness of their core values and assist them to translate this awareness into a concrete intervention plan.

**Reporting to**

Residential facility lead & Registered nurse

**Location**

Senami residential facilities

**Work type**

Casual employment basis

**Job responsibilities**

Work alongside our clients to support and assist them with all aspects of daily living, community access and social inclusion.

Assist participants with a range of personal activities including hygiene support, medication assistance, domestic assistance, meal planning and cooking as required.

Assistance with co munity access and transport

Promote and assist clients to live an active, healthy and positive lifestyle

Follow all organisational policies and procedures

Any other reasonable duties as required

Provide high quality support according to NDIS and company standards to our clients and ensure that they achieve their full potential.

Undertake relevant administration duties and provide the company with accurate reports such as incident reports, medication charts, injury reports, communication book notes, case notes etc. Ensure that all paperwork and information is recorded accurately and in a timely manner according to company standards.

Follow all reasonable directions from senior staff and model a strong work ethic.

Attend all appropriate trainings and house meetings that are relevant to our client’s care.

Attend to all shifts in a timely manner.

**Qualities of a successful applicant**
- Flexible with availability to work weekends, weekdays, mornings, afternoons and overnight (both active and passive) shifts.
- Ability and experience working independently on a 1 on 1 basis with disability clients.
- Experience working with clients who have complex mental health needs.
- Willingness to work flexible hours is a MUST
- Punctual, honest and hard working
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills and a strong ability to solve problems and de-escalate crisis situations
- Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as per SA Health guidelines for the disability sector
- Enrolled Nurse background (HIGHLY DESIRED)
- Exceptional knowledge in medication management, dietary management. (HIGHLY DESIRED)
- Experience in manual handling, mobility assistance and personal care. (HIGHLY DESIRED)

**Qualifications and Licenses**
- Certificate 3, 4 in disability, youth work, community services or a relevant field (essential).
- First aid, mental health first aid, MAPA and medication training certificates (essential).
- Have a current and valid unrestricted driver’s license and reliable access to a vehicle. (essential)
- Have a current DCSI, working with children, vulnerable people and NDIS Worker check.
- Have a current and valid police clearance.

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $32.00 - $34.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Professional development assistance

Schedule:

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

Supplementary Pay:

- Penalty rates

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Smithfield SA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Application Question(s):

- Do you have regular access to a reliable vehicle for work purposes?

**Education**:

- Certificate I - IV (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driver Licence (required)
- First Aid Certificate (required)
- Mental Health First Aid Certificate (required)
- Medication Administration Certificate (required)
- NDIS Worker s Check (required)
- National Police Check (required)
- Working with Vulnerable People Registration (required)
- Working with Children Check (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person