Support Worker

Lifesquad is seeking a Casual support worker that is able to work flexible hours to suit our client needs.

As a contract Support worker, you will invoice Nodis/Lifesquad on a regular basis for payment.

Recruiting for....

Location: Villawood, Monday to Friday

: Cambelltown, Monday - Friday

: Green Valley Monday - Friday

: Camden - Monday to Friday

The appointed Disability Support Worker is responsible for implementing support services aimed at maximizing the living, employment, social and recreational skills of people with a disability. Community inclusion, independence, decision making, and personal choice should be promoted through these supports, with a focus on individual needs.

Our vision- At Lifesquad, we have a strong vision to enrich the lives of participants. We will support them through their journey, by enhancing their power to choose and make independent choices that empowers them to achieve their goals. We will ensure that every participant has the opportunity to live a fulfilling and empowered life, through engagement and communication.

Our Mission- Our mission is driven by a genuine passion for making a positive impact on the lives of individuals with disabilities. We firmly believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to live a fulfilling and meaningful life. We are dedicated to supporting participants on their unique journeys.

• Fairness

• Hope

• Courage

• Perseverance

We are looking for a dedicated, reliable support worker, that has experience in P.E.G feeding and Stoma bag experience. Must be available for daily 7-9am and 5-8pm shifts, including weekends.

Be able to work with an entire family to build rapport to meet clients personal care needs.

RESPONSIBILTIES AND DUTIES

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

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

· Provide direct care assistance to each client in accordance with their service plan and as directed.

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

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

· Provide 1: 1 or small group training and support in response to individual client needs.

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

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

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

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

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

· Assume the role of key worker for designated clients, including the preparation of detailed daily shift notes placed into the Connecteam system on the clients' progress.

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

· Report regularly to Director

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

· Provide back up and support to other staff as necessary.

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

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

· Contribute to Case reviews when and if required.

· Clients receive appropriate levels of support essential to promote and maintain independence and participate in age-appropriate activities.

· All clients receive a high level of care and support as per their Lifestyle Service Plan (LSP).

· Personal care is provided to clients in a caring and supportive way.

· Documented evidence demonstrates that service procedures are followed.

· All policies and procedures are followed.

· Records demonstrate that clients have received correct medical and dietary intakes as prescribed by medical practitioners and as per service policy and procedures.

· Client files are updated and reviewed, and health care and behaviour support plans are in place as required.

· Daily documentation completed (i.e. diaries and daily statistics). Professional notes entered into case notes after each shift.

· A high level of communication with the Manager is maintained including advising of any potential risks to clients or the organisation.

· Documentation is completed and maintained as per procedures.

· Sufficient notice (as much notice as possible) is provided for all rostered shifts you become unable to work.

· Employee code of conduct is adhered to.

Requirements:

Be available during the week to have training whilst on shifts (buddy shift system) for the purposes of delivering effective and sufficient assistance to meet the client's needs.

Available to work Monday to Sunday on a casual basis which may at times also include other days of the week.

Have proven and effective communication skills and understanding of the job role

Have proven experience in manual handling and personal cares.

The ability to engage and build excellent rapport with clients.

Have experience in working with clients with challenging behaviours

Have proven excellent time management and good punctuality, qualifications and certificates in disability/individual supports, mental health as well years of experience are essential to this job role.

Please ensure all required checks and licenses required are readily available and valid or be willing to undergo these checks before commencement of support work;

• Police check
• Working with Children's Check
• Full Australia Drivers License
• Current First Aid and CPR
• Third party car insurance and registration
• NDIS Orientation Module completion
• NDIS work screening completion

We look forward to your application and will be in touch.

TOGETHER WE ARE STRONGER

If you have a passion and have the flexibility and like to dedicate your time to helping people living with disabilities- APPLY TODAY