Disability Support WorkerEnrolled Nurse or with medical backgroup

AEON Disability Support Services provides a range of quality individual and flexible support options, supported accommodation, respite and intensive support for people with disability.

Our vision is to empower people with additional needs to achieve their vision of a good life by delivering excellence in support.

AEON Disability Support Services is committed to providing a quality service designed to be responsive and flexible to individual needs. We do this by removing barriers, increasing options, developing skills and lobbying for change to enable people to achieve their personal goals and achieve their vision of a good life.

Disability Support Worker propose is to provide support to participants that is flexible and individualised and to facilitate participant involvement in daily activities and living skills programs across all services.

Candidates MUST live in the North or Central Area or be willing to travel up to 30 minutes. It is necessary for the candidate to have a medical background, such as a Registered Nurse, Enrolled Nurse, or studying in any of those professions.

There are advantages if the candidate has training in peg-feeding, epilepsy, CPI, or Mental Health Awareness.

Performance Duties

• Provide individually tailored support to maximize dignity, personal growth and independence.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of a person-centered team.
• Provide support to participants in their social and recreational life as a member of the community.
• Respect and support participant relationships.
• Make suggestions to improve service to participants and implement in consultation with the Team Manager and stakeholders.
• Support participants to identify skills that will enable them to meet their needs and wants through an Individual Plan (IP)
• Support individual health and hygiene needs of participants.
• Support participants’ abilities in their daily activities.
• Give correct medication at the correct time
• Using a company vehicle, drive participants as required competently and carefully.
• Maintain services to a safe and hygienic standard by cleaning and light gardening duties as required.
• Contribute to the team’s administrative work to ensure it is completed in an accurate and timely manner. 
• Report any issues, concerns or suggestions to the Team Manager or other relevant staff through appropriate communication mediums, e.g. communication book, email.
• As an Individual Plan (IP) Partner ensure all paperwork is completed.  Refer IP Partner role description.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of WHS requirements. 
• Take all reasonable action to protect Senior Helpers Paradise assets from damage and or loss.
• Use various tools to improve performance, ability and skill base to support growth and development.
• Use initiative to seek organizational opportunities for departmental area growth
• Take opportunities to increase skills through identifying relevant training and study opportunities that will contribute to improved organizational outcomes.
• Demonstrate commitment to change management processes.
• Identify and develop project opportunities to address service gaps, implement project work and report on findings and recommendations.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse, Enrolled Nurse or study any of those professions. 
• Certificate III Disability Services or other equivalent qualifications or experience.
• A current First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain one before commencing employment.
• A current driver’s licence
• National Police Check and WWCC or willingness to obtain
• A reasonable level of physical fitness, health and resilience to fulfil the demands of the role.

Professional skills and experience

• More than 2 years of experience with supporting people in areas such as personal care, health and well-being, active community participation and skill development. 
• Knowledge and ability to implement contemporary approaches such as person centered planning or active support.
• Thorough understanding and commitment to WH&S, Disability Standards and EEO principles.
• Computer literate: able to use MS Word, Outlook & be comfortable with data entry.

Interpersonal skills and experience

• Demonstrated capacity to collaborate as part of a diverse team and also work autonomously. 
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve and use initiative.
• Strong communication skills and demonstrated flexibility in methods of communication, particularly active listening.