Disability Support Worker

Introduction:

Aspire works alongside people with disabilities and their families to achieve their goals and aspirations. We believe that everyone should be able to achieve their goals and live the life they choose. Our focus is to work together with all to build a community where all people are empowered and supported. We provide a variety of services in and around Albury/Wodonga. If you would like to work alongside customers and their families to achieve their goals and aspirations then this role is suitable to you.

Description:

As a Disability Support Worker you will work closely with customers with various abilities by providing day to day active support, personal care and following of behavior support plans and individual support plans. Work within a team environment to support customer to achieve their goals.

We are looking for individuals with experience, or with no experience but looking for a career change to join our organisation. We provide extensive onboarding and induction training and additional career development opportunities. Experience in Mealtime management and manual handling is advantageous.

The accommodation services operate 24/7, 365 days per year. To be successful in this role, you must have the flexibility and availability to work across a rotating roster, including day, afternoon, and overnight shifts (including sleepover shifts) as required.

Roles will be commenced on a casual basis, put permanent part-time casual conversions are available after commencement.

Duties (in accordance with the NDIS Capability Framework) Include:
 

• Maintain a safe environment for customers, and maintain a high level of duty of care
• Meet customers day-to-day health and medical needs:
  • administer medication
  • assist with manual handling tasks
  • provide personal care
  • assist with complex care needs where required
• Provide physical duties to customers which include domestic duties (cleaning, gardening, laundry etc)
• Assist customers to connect with family and friends, and to maintain community links
• Liaise with relevant internal and external stakeholders with regards to ensuring quality service is provided to customers
• Advocate for customer as required
• Assist in completing Individual Support Plans with customers as and when required
• Assist in completing End of Plan Reports as and when required
• Complete dated notes after completion of each shift
• Report all authorised and unauthorised use of restrictive practice

Skills and Experiences:

Qualifications and skills:

• Certificate or Diploma in Disability, Aged Care, Individual Support, Community Services, or a related field, and/or demonstrated relevant experience
• Willingness to obtain a relevant qualification if not already held
• Current First Aid and CPR certification
• Current National Police Check
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Current driver’s licence (Learner’s permit not accepted)
• Basic understanding of the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission requirements
• Demonstrated resilience and ability to remain calm under pressure
• Sound computer literacy skills
• Excellent Communication skills - written and verbal

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