Disability Support Worker
2 weeks ago
Responsibilities
- Engage with the person supported to understand their unique needs and preferences, supporting them in a safe way that is directed by them and that upholds their human rights.
- Continually communicate with the individual in a way that is meaningful to them, including supporting a person's use of alternative and augmentative communication systems when required.
- Implement support plans tailored to individuals' needs, preferences, and interests, and report issues/concerns when they become apparent.
- Utilise Person Centred Active Support to enable each person to successfully participate in everyday activities that are meaningful to them and of their choosing, including assisting individuals with various daily living activities, such as morning routines and evening preparations, personal care/hygiene maintenance, and household tasks such as shopping, cleaning, cooking, and laundry.
- Implement Person Centred Active Support to assist individuals to develop and maintain social relationships by supporting attendance and participation in social events, recreational interests, work and/or education endeavours, and appointments of their choice.
- Respect and advocate for personal choice and autonomy.
- Administer medication and provide health supports (within scope of practice and training), as needed.
- Where required and in agreement with each person, proactively and collaboratively engage and liaise with each person's natural support network and other service providers to ensure continuity of supports for the person.
- Actively participate in learning, reflective practice, staff meetings and supervision opportunities, to continually develop your professional knowledge and skills as a disability support practitioner.
- Certificate IV in Disability (desirable but not mandatory).
- Experience or willingness to learn personal care support skills across all areas of life.
- Genuine commitment to promoting inclusion and community participation for people with disabilities.
- Strong networking skills to engage with a diverse range of people, including community members.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to maintain accurate and legible records.
- Proactive, accountable, and adaptable, with the ability to navigate challenges and drive positive change.
- Team-oriented mindset, with a willingness to collaborate and build strong, positive relationships.
- A current NDIS Worker Screening and Working with Children Check (we can support you through the process of obtaining one or both checks if you don't already have them).
- Current First Aid Certificate with CPR
- Evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status, including booster
- We are a human-rights, values-based, not-for-profit community organisation committed to providing services that support individuals with disability to lead everyday lives of their choice, if this resonates with you, come join us
- Join a supportive and collaborative culture where your contributions make a real impact.
- Enjoy onsite parking and other benefits.
- Access to Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging.
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