Disability Support Worker

1 week ago


Huntly, Australia My Ability Services Pty Ltd Full time

We currently have an opportunity for a casual disability support worker to assist our 3 participants in Bendigo. We are looking for **Support Workers that can work during fixed time slots (3 hours 2 45 pm to 5 45 pm) during the week + Sat and Sun once a month 5 hrs each day.**

**Key Responsibilities**
**Personal Care**:

- Assist participants with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and eating.
- Ensure dignity and respect in all aspects of personal care.

**Mobility and Physical Assistance**:

- Support participants with movement and positioning, including transfers using hoists or mobility aids.
- Help participants engage in physical activities, ensuring safety and comfort. Health and wellbeing.

**Medication Support**:

- Administer medications as prescribed, ensuring adherence to medication schedules and maintaining accurate records. (training provided)
- Assist with basic health tasks, such as changing dressings, supporting rehabilitation
exercises, or following therapy plans.

**Communication Support**:

- Aid participants with communication needs, including using communication devices or alternative methods of communication.
- Facilitate social interaction, ensuring participants can express their preferences and concerns.

**Therapeutic Support**:

- Follow therapy or behavioural intervention plans, especially for participants with dementia, intellectual disabilities, or behavioural challenges.
- Collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team, including case managers, therapists, and other support workers, to ensure coordinated and holistic care.
- Implement behaviour support plans, strategies, and interventions designed to promote positive behaviour and reduce challenging behaviours, ensuring the safety and well-being of clients and others.

**Monitoring and Reporting**:

- Observe and report any changes in participants' physical or mental conditions to relevant supervisors.
- Record care activities, incidents, and progress accurately in participant notes.
- Report complaints or concerns regarding care immediately.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of support provided, progress made, incidents, and any other relevant information, ensuring compliance with organisational policies and procedures.

**Emotional and Social Support**:

- Offer emotional support, active listening, and companionship to individuals, fostering positive relationships and promoting mental well-being.
- Support participants in achieving personal goals and enhancing their quality of life.
- Provide person-centred support to individuals with disabilities, focusing on their unique needs, goals, and preferences.
- Support individuals in participating and engaging with their local communities, including accompanying them to social events, recreational activities, and appointments

**Duties may include**:

- Domestic support and household tasks
- Personal Care
- Medication assistance
- Assistance or preparation of meals
- Support with assistive technology
- Support to appointments and grocery shopping
- Showering and personal care assistance
- Dressing assistance and hygiene needs

**Qualifications & Experience**:

- A Certificate III or higher qualification in Individual Support (Disability) or another relevant equivalent qualification or 2 year of relevant full-time experience in lieu
- At least two year of relevant experience in disability support, personal care, or a related field.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage with individuals, their families, and the wider support network.
- Empathy, patience, and a genuine commitment to supporting individuals with Disabilities.
- Ability to follow instructions, adapt to changing circumstances, and make sound judgments in challenging situations.
- Basic understanding of behaviour management strategies, first aid, and medication administration.
- Knowledge of disability rights, legislation, and person-centered approaches

**Compliance Documents**:

- Current driver's licence
- Car Registration Details
- Car Insurance Certificate showing Comprehensive Car Insurance
- Access to a reliable vehicle
- NDIS Workers Screening Check
- Certificate of completion for NDIS worker orientation module (Quality, Safety and You)
- Valid Working with Children Check
- Current First Aid (Less than 3 years old) & CPR (Not older than 12 months) Certificates
- National Police Check, not older than 12 months
- If you are a visa holder, a copy of your VEVO Check indicating working rights

**Job Type**: Part-time, Casual

**Pay**: $30.00 - $42.00 per hour as per SCHADS reward, plus Superannuation

Travel reimbursement during shift ($0.96/km)

Pay fortnightly

**Benefits**:

- Professional development assistance

**Schedule**:
Below are our current requirements starting in Feb 2025:

- Monday to Friday from 6:30 am to 9: 30 am (confirmed) - Shift with 8 years old boy with ASD, preparation for school.
- Monday to Friday between 3:30 pm to 7:3



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