Exciting opportunity for a passionate and driven disability professional to join a dynamic service provider as a Disability Support Worker! Work alongside a highly experienced and modern team who highly value being an employer of choice. We provide a great company culture and adapt practical approaches.
We genuinely care and are passionate about providing high quality supports for people with disability while providing the best customer service in the sector.
We value a good work culture, appreciate our people by putting them first and create a work environment that celebrates teamwork and encourages individuality.
You could be thenext great addition to our team at Southport Day Program!
Requirements:
Team player
Experience with high behaviours preferred
Main Responsibilities:
Adjust your approach to meet participant's needs, preferences and priorities
Record keeping as per the organisation's requirements
Assisting people to perform important daily activities
Facilitating daily personal hygiene and dressing tasks
Performing home-based tasks such as food preparation and housework
Undertaking tasks outside the home such as shopping
Supporting various programs of social activities
Work with both participant and their important people to understand how they are involved
Review all relevant notes and support plan information
Understand participant and worker rights
Support participant to express views, raise concerns, report complaints and incidents
Maximise participant's control and confidence
Escalate to your supervisor any situation when the participant is at risk
Promote independence and choice
Never use restrictive practice unless approved and trained in the practice
Qualification and other Requirement:
Current NDIS Worker Screening and WWCC (if required)
First Aid Certificate
Driver’s License
Reliable and comprehensively insured vehicle
New Worker NDIS Induction Module
Clear Police Check
Smartphone
A formal certificate may not be required if the individual has relevant experience and skills – recommended qualifications Certificate III in Individual Support, Mental Health, Aged Care, Community Services, Disability Work or similar.
Experiences:
Preferred minimum six months relevant experience
Experience supporting people with disability
Demonstrated continuing professional development
Use of equipment related to personal and work safety
Promoted participant's choice and independence
Supported participants in hygiene practices
Skills:
Verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work with various ages, cultures and ability levels
Ability to build rapport and trust with clients
Ability to use Microsoft Office suite of programs and other computer systems for record-keeping
Excellent problem solving and conflict management skills
Ability to work as part of a team and maintain good working relationships
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Your application will include the following questions:
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years' experience do you have as a Disability Support Worker? Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment? Does your vehicle have insurance cover for business use? Which of the following First Aid accreditations do you currently hold? Do you have a current NDIS Worker Screening Check? Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check? Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
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