Disability Support Worker

**Job Advertisement: Personal Support Worker for Individual with High-Intensity Needs**

**Join the Team at Keeping Australia Supported**

At Keeping Australia Supported, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional care tailored to the unique needs of every individual. We are currently seeking compassionate, experienced, and reliable support workers to assist a specific participant with high-intensity support needs, including _MILAS_, _Ataxia_, and _epilepsy_. This role requires someone who values empathy, patience, and dedication, providing round-the-clock care to ensure the participant's safety and comfort.

**About the Role**

This position focuses on supporting a single participant with complex needs:

- **Condition Overview**: The participant has _MILAS_ and _Ataxia_, which result in fatigue and a need for extended rest. While they have not experienced a seizure in three years due to their well-managed routine, 24/7 care is required to monitor and respond to any potential seizures or emergencies.

**Support Requirements**:

- Assistance with daily living activities, including grooming, dressing, Community access, appointments and meal preparation.
- Monitoring and maintaining a seizure-safe environment.
- Providing companionship, promoting well-being, and respecting the participant's preferences.
- Managing medications as per the care plan.
- Supporting community access and engagement with activities tailored to the participant's energy levels.

**Why Work with Us?**

**1. Make a Difference**
- Play a critical role in enhancing the quality of life for an individual with high-intensity care needs.
- Work closely with a single participant to build trust and deliver personalised, impactful support.

**2. Comprehensive Training and Support**
- Receive training tailored to the participant’s unique needs, including seizure management and support techniques for MILAS and Ataxia.

**3. Competitive Pay and Benefits**
- Pay range: $23.97 - $46.72 per hour.
- Travel reimbursement and penalty rates.
- Flexible schedules, including full-time, part-time, and shift work options.

**4. Supportive Team Environment**
- Be part of an organisation that values empathy, compassion, and professional growth.

We are seeking individuals who meet the following criteria:
**Essential Qualities**:

- Compassionate, patient, and empathetic.
- Reliable and attentive to detail, with the ability to adapt to a participant’s changing needs.
- Calm under pressure, especially in emergency situations.

**Qualifications and Experience**:

- Relevant certifications: First Aid, CPR, NDIS Worker Screening, Working with Children Check, National Police Certificate, and a valid driver’s licence.
- Formal training in Disability Support or Nursing is an advantage but not essential.

**What We’re Looking For**
- Speaks fluent, clear English to ensure effective communication with the participant, family and potentially emergency services.
- Respects and understands cultural preferences of the participant and their family.
- Can commit to fostering a stable and positive relationship with the participant.

**How to Apply**

To join our team and make a meaningful impact, contact us today:

- **Phone**: 0476 301 413
- Applications close on 06/12/2024._

**Additional Information**
- Job types: Full-time, Part-time
- Schedule: Flexible with day, evening, overnight, and weekend shifts available.
- Work location: In-person, participant's residence.

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

Pay: $23.97 - $46.72 per hour

Expected hours: 18 - 38 per week

**Benefits**:

- Travel reimbursement

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Fixed shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- On call
- Overtime
- Public holidays
- Shift work
- Weekend availability

Supplementary Pay:

- Overtime pay
- Penalty rates

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (required)
- Working with Children Check (required)
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (required)
- National Police Certificate (required)
- Driver Licence (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected Start Date: 09/12/2024