Support Worker Northcote
6 days ago
**ROLE**:
The role of the Support Worker is to undertake a range of personal or domestic assistance, personal care, respite, or social support tasks that will enhance the care recipient’s family and community engagement.
The Support Worker may be employed in either or both of the Disability Support and Aged Care programs, depending on their experience and skills and their personal preference.
**We are currently looking for a Support Worker to join our team to provide quality support to one of our clients based in Northcote.**
**Information regarding Shift Availability**:
- 1-1 In-Home Support
- Suburb**:Northcote**:
- Personal Care
- 3 days per week - 4hours per day (split hours)
Shift would be: 7:00am-9:00am and 6:00pm-8:00pm
**DUTIES**:
- Deliver services in accordance with rostered hours and task lists.
- Assist care recipients through social support and recreational activities to enhance family and community interaction, as required by the recipient’s Client Support Plan (CSP), and Home Care Package (HCP) or NDIS service agreement.
- Undertake a range of personal assistance tasks, as required under the CSP or service agreement to assist the care recipient with daily living activities.
- Observe, document and report any changes in the carer’s or care recipient’s behaviour, health and wellbeing.
- Keep accurate and up to date client and administrative records.
- Participate as required in all supervision and in-house training sessions.
**RESPONSIBILITIES**:
- Adhere to ADEC’s policies and procedures at all times.
- Identify, report and follow up any Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) issues that may have potential to cause harm to Support Workers or their clients.
**KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS**:
The Support Worker’s performance will be measured against the following criteria:
- The success of Aged Care or Disability Support program activities, as indicated by client feedback.
- Meeting program targets.
- Maintenance of client’s records in accordance with ADEC procedures.
**KEY SELECTION CRITERIA**:
**Essential**:
- Disability Support program - Certificate III in HACC/Certificate IV in Aged Care, or equivalent.
- Aged Care program - Certificate III in HACC/Certificate III in Aged Care, or equivalent
- Current Level 2 First Aid and CPR Certificate.
- Previous experience in the disability or aged care field, in a comparable position.
- Mobile phone.
- Hold a valid and current licence to drive a motor vehicle, issued by the appropriate authority in the jurisdiction in which the holder will drive, and appropriate to the type of vehicle to be driven.
- Ability to work without direct supervision, within guidelines and procedures.
**Desirable**:
- Formal qualifications in social work, community development, community services or related areas.
- Excellent time management and task planning skills.
- Previous experience of working with carers from ethnic communities.
- Second language.
**“It is mandatory to be fully vaccinated for this position and proof of vaccination will be required”.**
**AWARD AND CLASSIFICATION**:
All ADEC employees are employed under the terms, conditions and entitlements of the Modern Award - Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 (the Award); and the National Employment Standards (NES). The classification for this position is Level 2.
**What you’ll get in return**:
**You’ll also receive**:
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Great team environment.
- Chance to make a difference.
**What you need to do now**:
**Job Type**: Casual
**Salary**: $32.73 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Application Question(s):
- Have you completed a qualification in aged care?
- What is your Covid-19 vaccination status?
- How many years' experience do you have as a support worker?
- Do you have a current NDIS Worker Screening Check?
- Do you have a valid First Aid & CPR Certificate?
- Do you have a Certificate III in Individual Support?
- Have you completed a qualification in disability?
Work Location: In person
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