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Raya Healthcare is an NDIS registered organisation that provides Disability Supports across Melbourne’s North, East and South East suburbs. Raya Healthcare provides a wide variety of supports across Core, Capacity building and capital supports.
We are committed to providing an individualised and professional service therefore we work extremely hard to ensure we find the best staff suited to our clients and who share the same values as Raya Healthcare.
Role Overview: As a Support Worker, you will be responsible for delivering personalised support to participants with complex needs, ensuring their well-being, safety, and independence. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities while gaining valuable experience in the Disability Support field.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide one-on-one support to participants in various aspects of daily living, including personal care, mobility assistance, and community engagement.
- Assist participants in following their individualised support plans, promoting their autonomy and quality of life.
- Foster positive relationships with participants, families, and support networks, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
- Monitor participants' health and well-being, promptly addressing any concerns or changes in their condition.
- Document support provided and participant progress accurately and comprehensively, following organisational protocols and standards.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Demonstrated experience in Disability Support, particularly working with individuals with complex needs.
- Strong knowledge of disability-related conditions and challenges, including but not limited to cerebral palsy, deafness, intellectual disabilities, epilepsy, anxiety, and sensory processing disorders.
- Current First Aid and CPR Certificate.
- Valid Victorian Driver's License and access to a reliable vehicle.
- NDIS Worker Screening Check.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to adapt communication methods to meet participants' unique needs.
- Empathy, patience, and compassion, with a genuine commitment to promoting the dignity and rights of individuals with disabilities.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Additional Experience:
- Proven ability to effectively manage behaviours of concern and implement positive behaviour support strategies.
- Experience in adhering to restrictive practice guidelines and protocols, ensuring the safety and well-being of participants.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations pertaining to restrictive practices and behaviour management in the Disability Support sector.
- Ability to work collaboratively with care teams. Including behaviour support specialists, psychologists, and allied health professionals, to develop and implement individualised behaviour support plans.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm and composed in challenging situations, prioritising the safety and dignity of participants at all times.
- Willingness to participate in additional training and professional development related to behaviour management and restrictive practices, as required by organisational policies and regulatory requirements.
Additional Information:
- This position offers flexible work arrangements, including day, morning, afternoon, early evening, and weekend shifts, based on participant needs.
- Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development opportunities will be provided to ensure you have the skills and knowledge needed to support participants effectively.
- Joining our team means becoming part of a supportive and inclusive work environment, where your contributions are valued and recognised.
Apply now if this role sounds like you!
