Disability Support Worker

The Disability Support Worker is responsible for implementing training and support services aimed at maximizing the living, employment, social and recreational skills of people with a disability. Community inclusion, independence, decision-making, and personal choice should be promoted through these supports, with a focus on individual needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Support clients to participate in age-appropriate activities and tasks including employment, in-home support and community access.

• Support clients to access activities and outings in the community.

• Provide direct care assistance to each client in accordance with their service plan and as

directed.

• Work in accordance with the medication administration policy, work health and safety

procedures and client rights policies including privacy and confidentiality.

• Monitor the safety and well-being of the clients and report any concerns to the Manager.

• Provide 1: 1 or small group training and support in response to individual client needs.

• Ensure completion of appropriate documentation. Relevant information on support provided is to be recorded in client notes and communication books as required.

• Participate in the Lifestyle Service Planning process for individual clients and monitor outcomes.

• Work with clients, family/ carers, relevant case managers and other professionals to support the client's individual goals.

• In conjunction with other members of staff assist in developing, implementing and evaluating training and behaviour programs to attain identified individual goals.

• Ensure that all programming undertaken is appropriately maintained, documented and reviewed.

• Assume the role of key worker for designated clients, including the preparation of a monthly report on client progress.

• Liaise extensively with other staff to ensure the overall smooth and consistent running of the service.

• Report regularly to the manager.

• Actively contribute to a team environment through open communication, participation in regular staff meetings, planning processes and policy review.

• Provide backup and support to other staff as necessary.

• Participate in Performance Development meetings to identify ongoing training and support opportunities.

• Notify the service if you are unable to work your rostered shifts, with as much notice as possible.

• Contribute to Case reviews with Employment Consultants and Facilitators.

• Clients receive appropriate levels of support essential to promote and maintain independence and participate in age-appropriate activities.

• All clients receive a high level of care and support as per their Lifestyle Service Plan (LSP).

• Personal care is provided to clients in a caring and supportive way.

• Documented evidence demonstrates that service procedures are followed.

• All policies and procedures are followed.

• Records demonstrate that clients have received correct medical and dietary intakes as prescribed by medical practitioners and as per service policy and procedures.

• Client files are updated and reviewed and health care and behavior support plans are in place as required.

• Documentation of annual Lifestyle Service Plans and reviews are sighted by the Manager.

• Daily documentation completed (i.e. diaries and daily statistics).

• A high level of communication with the Manager is maintained including advising of any potential risks to clients or the organisation.

• Induction, WHS, Manual Handling, Medication and Infection Control training are undertaken on commencement.

• Documentation is completed and maintained as per procedures.

• Employee code of conduct is adhered to.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Being adaptable to changing circumstances and being able to prioritise work.

• Client focused, and person centered.

• Commitment to social and inclusion and valuing difference and diversity.

• Staff that deliberately breach the dress code may be subject to disciplinary action.

• Staff must comply with Infinite Care 365’s Privacy and Confidentiality Policy and Procedure regarding the collection, storage, use of personal and health information.

• Infinite Care 365 does not accept any form of aggressive, threatening or abusive behaviour towards its staff or clients, by other staff, clients or stakeholders.

• Internet and email provided to staff members is for genuine work-related purposes.

• Use of Infinite Care 365 communication and information devices are for work purposes only.

• Staff must not share their passwords with another staff member.

• Flexible hours available
• 1 year of relevant work experience required for this role
• Work visa can be provided for this role
• Expected salary: $32 - $43 per hour