AddressKey Responsibilities:
- To support, enable and empower people with disabilities and their families to live quality lifestyles and participate in activities that are meaningful in their lives Specific duties may include:
- Assist individuals with personal care including personal hygiene and grooming, mealtime assistance and to take medications.
- Assist individuals to access and participate in activities at a range of community venues
- Assist individuals and their families/carers with a range of household tasks including mealtime preparation, general housekeeping and domestic duties.
- Assist individuals to access the community to undertake shopping, bill paying, banking or to attend to medical and other health related appointments.
- Arrange and/or provide transport to and from activities
- To assist people with disabilities to achieve identified goals and develop new skills
- To encourage positive and socially appropriate behaviour and to effectively respond to clients’ needs even when demonstrated in a challenging manner
- To ensure that all matters, individuals (with assistance of a formal or informal decision maker where applicable) are offered the opportunity and support to make informed decisions and choices
- To ensure that the individual’s dignity and privacy is protected at all times
- To ensure that the client’s identity, culture and diversity are valued and respected
- To maintain the necessary records of service provision, and hours worked for the purposes of service administration and accountability
- To provide supports in a safe and competent manner, with care and skill
- To promptly take steps to raise and act on concerns about matters that may impact the quality and safety of support provided to your clients
- To take all reasonable steps to prevent and respond to all forms of violence against, exploitation, neglect and abuse of people with a disability.
- To act with respect for individual rights to freedom of expression, self-determination and decision-making in accordance with applicable laws and conventions
- To act with integrity, honesty and transparency
Additional Responsibilities
- To proactively contribute to identifying own training and development needs and to maintain up-to-date knowledge, skills and abilities
- To participate in mandatory training and ongoing staff development and opportunities
- To adhere to organisational policies, procedures, guidelines and instructions
- To contribute effectively to the identification, removal and reduction of workplace hazards and risks that relate to both staff and client’s to ensure a safe and healthy environment
- To contribute effectively to the promotion of equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in the workplace
- To contribute effectively to the achievement of continuous improvement
Qualifications
- Current First Aid & CPR Certificate
- Currently hold a Certificate III in Individual Support or other relevant qualification or are willing to obtain your Certificate III in Individual Support – Disability.
Key Selection Criteria
- Good verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively across a range of people and situations
- Ability to perform all physical requirements of the position eg. Manual handling and lifting of up to 20 kgs (wheelchairs and walkers)
- Ability to follow organisational policies and procedures whilst working autonomously. You will be provided with indirect supervision and support from your manager
- Ability to work effectively as a team member
- You should be a caring and compassionate individual looking for a chance to step into a truly meaningful role that offers a sense of purpose
- You will have empathy, be practical and have a mature outlook
- Experience with CPL, Down Syndrome, PEG Feeding, Stoma Care clients is essential.
Other Requirements
- Hold Current C Class Drivers Licence and own reliable and insured vehicle
- Hold or are eligible to meet the requirements of NDIS Screening and Working with Children Clearance
- Compliant AFP National Police Check before commencement and every three years if working with aged care client
- Availability to attend staff meetings and training
- Be willing to attend a free client Meet and Greet with prospective client
Schedule:
- Flexible hours
- Public holidays
- Weekend availability
- Early mornings.
Licence/Certification:
- First Aid Certification and CPR
- National Police Certificate (Preferred)
- Provisional P2 Minimum Drivers Licence
- NDIS Workers Screening Card - Yellow Card (REQUIRED)
- Currently studying Certificate III or higher in Disability Support or willing to obtain
RealCare Assist currently has casual positions available.
The position is remunerated in line with the Social Community, Home Care and Disability Award with classification based on experience and suitability.
Applicants who do not have a current right to work in Australia will unfortunately not be considered and are respectfully asked not to apply.
