- Job location in Paynesville
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Seeking female support workers that have experience working with children
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Must have experience with BOC, Autism and Intellectual Disability
Who we are
Our mission is to develop services to enhance quality of life and meet individual outcomes.
Specialising in 24-hour disability programs for individuals with multiple and complex needs, we're proud to be a trusted and registered service provider with the NDIS.
We enable our people to provide the best possible care to our clients by continuously investing in their learning, development and wellbeing.
Our culture
We are committed to developing a culture that lives by the One Doorway values:?inclusiveness,?respect,?diversity?and?equality.
One Doorway is proud to be an EEO employer. We support an inclusive approach in the workplace. We celebrate our diversity and welcome all staff regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity and lifestyle choices. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
From the moment you step through our doors, you'll feel welcome and supported to do your best work and really make a difference in people's lives.
Our benefits
As a One Doorway employee, you'll be able to take advantage of benefits including.
- Monthly recognition and reward for 'Employee of the Month'
- Ongoing training and development
- Career development opportunities
How you’ll make an impact
As a Disability Support Worker with One Doorway, you will be responsible for providing person-centered care and support for people with disabilities in the home and community. You will also work with other health professionals to maximise the individual's physical and mental wellbeing.
We are looking for experienced and dedicated Support Workers to provide assistance and support to individuals with complex needs. This role focuses on providing high intensity support to participants with complex and multiple support requirements, encouraging their independence and self-determination.
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Support participants to meet their goals particularly in alignment with their NDIS plan with a focus on safety, dignity, and client goals.
- Provide in-home support with health requirements, personal care and daily living tasks in alignment with the participant needs and the Care Team support requirements
- Assist with the delivery of activities to enhance the development of capacity and skills across physical, social, emotional, and intellectual domains
- Work with a team of health professionals, family, friends, and carers to implement a program of support including the implementation of Behaviour Support Plans and other Allied Health Plans
- Respond to crisis situations including behaviours of concern as listed in the Behaviour Support Plan
- Prepare meals and ensure dietary needs are met.
- Promoting independent living
- Optional and, where required, provide:
- Assistance with medication administration, as per policy, procedures and health professional directions
- Manual handling assistance - training will be provided when required
- Behavioural and Mental Health Support
- Provide 1:1 support to a client with complex needs, including seizure management (e.g., oral suction, medication administration) and personal care (e.g., hygiene, mobility).
What we're looking for
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We are looking for compassionate and empathetic support workers looking to make a difference in people’s lives.?You must have experience?with participants that have high needs and complex behaviour and must have good communication skills. ?
- Commitment to the rights of people with disabilities to live dignified lives
- You'll need to be a detail-orientated individual who possesses strong listening and communication skills to be successful.
About YOU:
- Disability Support Work is your calling. You have essential training, but you possess attributes that can’t be taught – like passion, common sense, creativity, empathy and a great sense of humour.?
- You love your work, but it’s not without challenges. Sometimes you don’t like it, but you love it and that’s what keeps you doing it.?
- You understand that the work you do matters in the lives of participants.?
You want to work with a company that is honest and hardworking, because you are!
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TO APPLY
If this sounds like the ideal role for you and you have the skills and experience, we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you. So, don't delay, apply today.
We are deeply committed to keeping our clients safe and so we require all One Doorway people to hold:
- Proof of working rights in Australia
- NDIS Worker Screening Clearance issued in the State of Victoria
- Employee Working with Children Check card issued in the State of Victoria
- Current CPR Certificate
- Proof of 3 COVID-19 vaccinations
- Valid driver’s license with access to comprehensively insured vehicle
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below.
