Disability Support Worker

DIsabilty Support Worker

• 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 support plan and as directed, including personal care, household chores cleaning and other duties as directed.
• Work in accordance with the medication administration policy, work health and safety procedures and client right's policies including privacy and confidentiality. Accurate records to be maintained and attend training as directed.
• 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, provide guidance and support to less experienced staff members and students on placement.
• 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 / team leader 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. Attend training as directed.
• Contribute to Case reviews with Employment Consultants and Facilitators.

Skills and Qualifications

Must have Certificate 3 Individual Support and 1 year of relevant experience

Also WWC, Police check, First Aide and CPR, Manual Handling Certificate, NDIS Worker Screening (or willing to get), Drivers Licence and Medication administration and relevant certificated for individual roles.

Salary range full time $69,000 -$79,000

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $69,000.00 – $79,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person