Disability Support Worker

1. MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Ø Support clients to participate in age-appropriate activities and tasks, including employment, in home support and community access.

Ø Support clients to access activities and outings in the community.

Ø Provide direct assistance to each client in accordance with their service plan and as directed

Ø Work in accordance with the medication administration policy, work health and safety procedures and client right's policies, including privacy and confidentiality.

Ø Monitor the safety and well-being of the clients and report any concerns to the Manager.

Ø Ensure completion of appropriate documentation. Relevant information on support provided is to be recorded in the client notes and communication book as required.

Ø Participate in the Lifestyle Service Planning process for individual clients and monitor outcomes.

Ø Work with clients, family/ carers, relevant case managers and other professionals to support the client's individual goals.

Ø In conjunction with other members of staff assist in developing, implementing and evaluating training and behaviour programs to attain identified individual goals.

Ø Ensure that all programming undertaken is appropriately maintained, documented and reviewed.

Ø Assume the role of key worker for designated clients, including the preparation of a monthly report on client progress.

Ø Liaise extensively with other staff to ensure the overall smooth and consistent running of the service.

Ø Report regularly to the manager

Ø Actively contribute to a team environment through open communication, participation in regular staff meetings, planning processes and policy review.

Ø Provide back up and support to other staff, as necessary.

Ø Participate in Performance Development meetings to identify ongoing training and support opportunities.

Ø Notify the service if you are unable to work your rostered shifts, with as much notice as possible.

Ø Contribute to Case reviews with Employment Consultants and Facilitators.

Ø Take reasonable care for his or her own health and safety

Ø Take reasonable care that his/her acts or omissions do not adversely affect the health and safety of other persons.

Ø Report any quality and safety incident or hazards at work to their Manager or Supervisor.

Ø Carry out their roles and responsibilities as detailed in the relevant policies and processes.

Ø Keep themselves fully informed of the contents of the NDIS system and apply it to daily work

2. Qualifications

Ø Current National Police Check

Ø Working with Children Check.

Ø First Aid certificate and CPR

Ø NDIS Workers Orientation

Ø NDIS Workers Screening Check

Ø 100 Points of ID

Ø Must have a Manual handling Certificate .

3. Competencies and experience

Ø Previous experience in SIL House

Ø Must have at least one year experience working with manual hoist transfer.

ØAt least one year experience working with people of high needs, e.g hoist transfer, pad change,bed bath, etc

Ø Previous experience supporting People with Disability. (ABI )

Ø Demonstrated proficient written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

Ø Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.

Ø Ability to effectively prioritise and organise own work / caseload.

Ø Demonstrated commitment to professional development, quality improvement and evidence-based practice.

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

Pay: $40.00 – $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Travel reimbursement

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mickleham VIC 3064: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Must have at least one of the following:

1) Certificate III in Individual Support

2) Certificate III in Aged Care

3) Certificate III in Disability

Experience:

• Manual handling: 1 year (Required)
• Patient hoist: 1 year (Required)

Licence/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (Required)
• Working with Children Check (Required)
• National Police Certificate (Required)
• Driver Licence (Required)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person