- Cert IV in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent
- Current first aid & CPR
- Valid Driver’s Licence
- Current National Police Clearance(or willing to obtain)
- Evidence of right to work In Australia if on a visa
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Current Working with Children Clearance(or willing to obtain)
- Access to a smartphone
Experience and/or Specialist knowledge
- Previous experience in the disability sector or a related sector including; knowledge of providing participant choice and self-directed supports
- Positive communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to work and communicate effectively with participants, their families, community members and other agencies
- Demonstrated effective time management and prioritising skills, whilst maintaining flexibility for unexpected tasks
- Ability to write basic reports and use of computers
Desirable
- Experience with participants who have complex support needs is viewed favourably
- Experience in working with Indigenous Australians and people from culturally and linguistically diverse background
- Experience with any of the following will be highly regarded - ASD, Down Syndrome, Mental health, Personal care, Medication management, hoisting, enteral feeding, and stoma care.
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Support program participants to participate in age-appropriate activities and daily living tasks, including in-home support and access to activities and outings in the community
- Provide direct care assistance (including personal care) to each participant in accordance with their service plan/agreement
- Work in accordance with client right’s policies including, privacy, confidentiality, dignity of risk, right to be free from abuse and neglect and restrictive practices
- Take reasonable care to avoid foresee able risk without unduly limiting the ability of service users to take responsibility for his/her decisions
- Ensure Individual Plans/goals, Service Agreements and NDIS Plans for each participant are implemented by all staff
- Participate in the planning process for individual participants and monitor outcomes
- Work with participants, family/carers, relevant case managers and other professionals to support the participants individual goals
- Responsible for maintaining a balanced and efficient staff roster
- Review staff timesheets before submission to payroll
- Ensure the allocated budget is accurate and all expenditure is receipted and recorded
- To be responsible for the effective operation of the service, including supervision and delegation to house staff
- Monitor and feedback the status of staff performance to the Human Resources Manager as part of the performance appraisal process
- Ensure participant and staff records are maintained to an informative standard, including adhering to the National Quality &Safeguarding framework in relation to recording and reporting of incidents.
- Administration of medication in accordance with support plans as required
- Effectively communicate relevant information to management, staff, program participants, families and carers and attempt to resolve any issues raised demonstrating empathy and responsibility
- Responsible for the facilitation/chairing/minute taking of team or house meetings
- Communicate information regarding participant planning and behaviour management strategies as required
- Develop and maintain professional relationships with all stakeholders to promote positive outcomes for participants in relation to their physical, emotional and mental health wellbeing
- Daily use of computer systems and software programs to ensure effective service delivery, communication and storage of information
- Implement behaviour support plans under the instruction of coordinators and managers
- Maintain, update and review participant files
- Other documentation and report writing as required
- Undertake a range of active and physically demanding activities with program participants
- Operate a variety of disability care equipment, including vehicle transportation of participants
- Respond to changes in participant and stakeholder needs
- Participate in essential training, meetings and supervision as required as well as identify additional professional development required to progress in this position
- Other duties as directed
Summary of role requirements:
- Looking for candidates available to work:
- Monday: Morning
- Tuesday: Morning
- Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
- Thursday: Morning
- Friday: Morning
- Saturday: Afternoon, Evening
- Sunday: Morning
- 1 year of relevant work experience required for this role
- Working rights required for this role
- Expected salary: $71,136 - $90,000 per year