We are currently recruiting a punctual and reliable support worker for the case to provide support for an Autistic boy 12 years old autistic boy in South Melbourne. You will be required to support him to set up daily routin and prompting his daily task also may assist their community participation sypport. You will be also required to work in accordance with the strategies placed by the Allied Health Professionals consistantly.
You will be required to attend primary hours between 15:30~20:00 (Wed and Friday) for 2-3 days in a week, and flexible hours for the school holiday time.
Experience in deliverying support to Autistic children or Youth is preferable. Driving reliable vehicle is required.
Position Summary
· Melbourne / South Melbourne
· Casual
· $35-$38 per hour (weekday/standard rate) / Weekend or evening rate also available
· Immediate start available to cover Wednesdays and Fridays
POSITION OBJECTIVES
This position supports people with disabilities by following best practice, relevant laws, and service standards. The role includes reporting any issues or breaches to the line manager and understanding workplace and client safety risks. The person in this role should be able to work both independently and as part of a team to provide high-quality support to all service users.
HOME CARE SUPPORT
Demonstrated skills required are:
· In conjunction with the supervisor to provide flexible and responsive support to people who experience disabilities, including families or carers as appropriate.
· Work in collaboration with the client, carer/family on addressing home care duties and personal support as required (may include duties as below, but not limited)
- Daily living tasks (It may includes feeding, cooking, cleaning and doing laundry)
- Hygiene tasks (It may include personal care, shower and toileting)
- Transportation
- Assisting Shopping needs
- Medication administration (if it is required)
- Community participation
- Assistance in building client self-image and self-confidence.
· Ensure support practice is consistent with relevant legislative, policy and service standard frameworks.
· Actively promote and facilitate client involvement in the delivery and evaluation of the service provision.
· Work closely with the supervisor to develop Person-centred Plans in conjunction with clients
- Behaviour observation and support
- Maintaining critical record of client (eg. Incident report, progress report, overnight seizure diary etc)
· Support ongoing respite programs and activities
CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITIES
· Display a commitment to the Mission, Vision and Values of WITH YOU CARE.
· Have a commitment to team work and contribute to the team and organisational performance.
· Ensure that the Disability Code of Conduct is adhered to at all times.
· Ensure that all policies, procedures and work practices are adhered to at all time
PERSONAL QUALITIES and REQUIREMENT
· Being adaptable to changing circumstances and being able to prioritise work.
· Client focused and person centred.
· High standard of personal integrity
· Ability to collaborate with others to achieve common goal
· Working in self-supervised environment
CRITERIA
· Genuine desire to provide the best quality support for people with disabilities.
· Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to work and communicate effectively and friendly manner with clients, their families and other professionals.
· Ability to work both independently and as a part of a team.
· Dedicated to supporting vulnerable people.
· Understanding of privacy and confidentiality issues.
· Ability to ensure compliance with responsibilities and requirements of OH&S legislation, registration standards and regulations, and WITH YOU CARE’s policies and procedures.
· Demonstrated punctual and reliable manner
· Experience in the delivery of personal care services and/or challenging behaviours is viewed favourably.
· Certificate III in Disability (or above) or other relevant qualification or working towards
· Work permitted visa. (if not a Australian PR or citizenship holder)
· Valid Australian Driver’s License.
· Current Level 2 First Aid Certificate and CPR.
· Clearance of NDIS worker screening check
Benefits:
Licence/Certification:
- First Aid Certification (including CPR)
- Working with Children Check
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Full Driver Licence (Preferred) with own vehicle and comprehensive insurance cover
- related certificates for this role
Once you believe this position is right for you, please apply with your resume and cover letter to [email protected].
If you are selected as a suitable candidate, the Operations Manager will contact you. Thank you.
Operations Manager
Josephine
Pay: $35.00 – $38.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
