Disability Support Worker

The Role:

Casual Disability Support Workers with availability to fill ad hoc shifts as they arise. Run errands for client, basic administration, working with suppliers and other service providers.

Our Client/Customer:

Adult male with complex needs. Epilepsy is an existing condition controlled by medication. Our customer is mostly non-verbal, does not use Auslan and uses limited natural signals as a communication tool. He requires support for independent living and to maintain his skills.

Requirements of the Role:

Be able and willing to work shift work. Currently:

• 7am to 3pm, 
• 3pm to 11pm, 
• 5pm to 11pm 
• 11pm to 7am. 

(These may change in the future).

• Administer medication with commitment to the safety of the client and Legislative requirements.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Work autonomously and within a small team.
• Prepare nutritious meals.
• Be committed to service to the Participant; have patience, empathy, problem solving skills.
• Communicate verbally, consistently, clearly and concisely although the client may not appear to be listening – he has good receptive communication.
• Attend to personal hygiene including showering, shaving and continence aid-changing in a caring and respectful manner.
• Support the Participant with Community Access and Experiences initially with the support of another worker and when confident, on an individual basis.
• Assist and encourage client to carry out interdisciplinary therapeutic exercises (i.e. Physio).
• Follows direction/instructions.
• Report clearly and concisely, daily notes and incidents.

Desirable: Certificate III or IV in Disability Support or equivalent. First Aid certificate. All applications are to be sent to michaela_berry@hotmail.com with Subject line:

Rhaedan Pty Ltd: Casual Position Application – (Insert name)

Please attach resume, references and cover letter addressing the criteria.