Apply - Disability Support Worker
Position Description
Disability Support Workers provide care, emotional support, physical assistance and supervision for people with physical and/or intellectual disabilities.
The specifics of the role depend on the client; however, Disability Support Workers tend to focus on tasks that alleviate physical discomfort and promote social connectedness, independence, emotional wellbeing and general health.
Specific Accountabilities
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Assisting with domestic tasks and chores such as shopping, menu planning, cooking, washing, toileting and cleaning
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Helping with outings, social activities and other daily routines
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Providing companionship and support to assist clients to develop their existing skills, abilities and confidence
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Assisting Clients to achieve their individual goals
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Assisting clients with assistive equipment (wheelchairs)
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Record keeping of shift (Shift notes)
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Assisting Clients to Appointments
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Assisting Clients with Self Care (Hygiene and Showering)
Performance Measure
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Demonstrated high level of interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills
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Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
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Experience prescribing a range of disability equipment
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Demonstrated high level of problem-solving skills
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Demonstrated ability to work independently (as required) and exercise initiative
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Commitment to providing a client focused service in a timely, consistent, co-ordinated and flexible manner
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Demonstrated knowledge of ongoing issues that living with a disability presents at various life stages
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Flexible, family-friendly culture that will enable you to balance family and work obligations;
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Competitive hourly rates
Required Qualifications
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Certificate III in Individual Support (CHC33015) or equivalent certificate
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First Aid Certificate
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CPR Certificate
Skills / Knowledge
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Primary form of ID and secondary form(s) of ID with a value equal to 100 points of ID
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NDIS Worker Screening Check (or Police Check if transitional rules apply) and Working with Children Check
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Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Program and COVID-19 training
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Experience providing Personal Care
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Drivers License
To Apply