We are looking for several motivated, innovative and resilient people to provide support for a group of female clients with an intellectual disability living within a home within South Wentworthville. The female clients enjoy exploring with sensory activities, cooking, arts & craft, spending time with families and enjoy community activities. They require support with complex behaviours and assistance in engaging in meaningful activities.
Support and encourage clients to participate in activities within the home and in the wider community.
Support clients with their personal care (toileting, showering, grooming and dressing) where this is part of the client’s person-centred plan.
Use the manual handling techniques that are specified in a client’s comprehensive person-centred plan.
Transport a client to appointments or activities as required in vehicles or on public transport.
Support each client and interact with their family members and other stakeholders respecting their dignity, cultural background and religious beliefs.
Be part of developing, implementing, keeping records and reviewing each client’s comprehensive person-centred plan and behaviour support plan.
Work co-operatively as part of a team and treat all colleagues with respect.
Respond to all incidents and injuries in accordance with Unisson’s policies and procedures and the NDIS Quality Safeguards Standards.
Preferred female candidates.
Willing to work active night shifts.
Prior experience working with people with disabilities or in a similar role (desirable)
Certificate III and/or IV in Disability and prior experience (desirable)