Full Time Disability Support Worker

Diversey care is a leading provider of personalised and high-quality support services to people with complex disabilities in the Greater Brisbane, Greater Melbourne and Gold Coast area. Our services include Support coordination, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychology and Speech pathology.
Our SIL team is looking for a skilled, compassionate and professional Disability Support Worker to work in the Capalaba area.
Duties and Responsibilities

• 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 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 right's policies including privacy and confidentiality.
• Monitor the safety and well-being of the clients and report any concerns to the Manager.
• Ensure completion of appropriate documentation. Relevant information on support provided is to be recorded in client notes and communication book 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 manager
• Actively contribute to a team environment through open communication, participation in regular staff meetings, planning processes and policy review.
• Provide back up 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.
• Take reasonable care for his or her own health and safety
• Take reasonable care that his/her acts or omissions do not adversely affect the health and safety of other persons.
• Report any quality and safety incident or hazards at work to their Manager or Supervisor.

Candidates must be:
- Have relevant experience in the disability industry for at least 1 year
- Have Certificate 3 in Disability Support, individual support or above qualification
- Must have Worker Screening card and Working with children card (yellow and blue card)
- Must have a vehicle and open license
- Must be punctual
Join a tight family of workers where you are not treated like just another number.
We value your skills and will support you with your career progression. We also offer CPD and various training to enrich your work experiences.