1. POSITION DESCRIPTION
JOB Title: femaleDisability Support Worker
JOB TYPE: casual
Deputy:
Authorities:
2. MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
➢ 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 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.➢ 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 a monthly report on client progress.➢ Liaise extensively with other staff to ensure the overall smooth and consistent running of the service.➢ Report regularly to manager➢ 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 with Employment Consultants and Facilitators.➢ Take reasonable care for his or her own health and safety➢ Take reasonable care that his/her acts or omissions do not adversely affect the health and safety of other persons.➢ Report any quality and safety incident or hazards at work to their Manager or Supervisor.➢ Carry out their roles and responsibilities as detailed in the relevant policies and processes.➢ Keep them self fully informed of the contents of the NDIS system and apply it to daily work➢ Proactively supporting clients’ independence and social connections while promoting positive health & wellbeing.➢ Checking, preparing, and administering all medications in accordance with state legislation and organisational policies and procedures➢ Providing care and support to clients in line with their personalised care plans.➢ Work in line with the positive behaviour support plan developed for the NDIS participants by the positive behaviours support practitioner.➢ Participate in trainings provided by the RNs and positive behaviour support practitioners,
3. QUALIFICATIONS
➢ Current National Police Check ➢ Working with Children Check.➢ First Aid certificate and CPR➢ NDIS Workers Orientation➢ 100 Points of ID
4. COMPETENCIES AND EXPERIENCE
➢ Previous experience in a similar role – Minimum of 1 month relevant experience➢ Previous experience supporting People with Disability.➢ Demonstrated proficient written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.➢ Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision, and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.➢ Ability to effectively prioritise and organise own work / caseload.➢ Demonstrated commitment to professional development, quality improvement and evidence based practice.➢ To be trained in supporting participants with restrictive practices and participate in further trainings regarding the Positive behaviour support plans of the participants.➢ Experience in provide High intensity supports in line with the Registered Nurse trainings.
Pay: $36.00 – $38.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
