The Disability Support Worker is responsible for implementing training and 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.
SHIFT AVAILABLE ACROSS MONDAY - SUNDAY.
RESPONSIBILITIES 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 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
- 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 bymedical practitioners and as per service policy and procedures
- Client files are updated and reviewed, and health care and behavior support plans are in place as required
- Documentation of annual Lifestyle Service Plans and reviews are sighted by the Manager
- Daily documentation completed (i.e., diaries and daily statistics)
- A high level of communication with the Manager is maintained including advising of any potential risks to clients or the organisation
- Induction, WHS, Manual Handling, Medication and Infection Control training are undertaken on commencement
- 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
PERSONAL QUALITIES
- Being adaptable to changing circumstances and being able to prioritise work
- Client focused, and person centered
- Commitment to social and inclusion and valuing difference and diversity
- Staff that deliberately breach this dress code may be subject to disciplinary action
- Staff must comply with Aaquila Care’s Privacy and Confidentiality Policy and
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Casual
Pay: $36.00 – $47.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 20 per week
Benefits:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Northam WA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
- Do you have ongoing availability Monday - Sunday?
- Do you have a 395 check or are you willing to obtain one immediately prior to commencement?
Licence/Certification:
- First Aid Certification (Preferred)
- Working with Children Check (Preferred)
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (Preferred)
- National Police Certificate (Preferred)
- Driver Licence (Preferred)
Work Authorisation:
Work Location: In person
