Independent Contractor - Support Worker

Independent Contractor - Support Worker

Yellowbird is fully registered with the NDIS and therefore is an audited company with stringent training and on-boarding requirements. To be the right fit to work with us, you must have:

• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Completion of NDIS Worker Orientation Module ‘Quality, Safety & You’
• Have an ABN, understanding that this is a true Contractor position and you'll need to organise your own taxation and superannuation.
• Contractor Insurance (PL & PI)
• Be willing and able to complete our complementary training (all online through our Learning Platform, done in your own time).
• Current First Aid Certificate and updated CPR.
• Have a NSW Driver's License, vehicle registration & insurance
• Be willing and able to use our CRM to complete tracking (notes) and participate in team discussions & professional development.
• Your own business equipment such as mobile phone, suitable work uniform such as scrubs, PPE [gloves, masks etc]
• Comply with the NDIS Code of Conduct
• Your own complaints management and resolution system. Policy & Procedure to be provided
• Your own incident management system. Policy & Procedure to be provided
• You can also bring your own clients

Locations: [other regions considered]

• Telarah
• Lochinvar
• Paterson
• Karuah

About your new role

• Supporting our clients to gain an empathetic understanding of their goals, wants and needs.
• Collaborate with their Support Workers.
• Support clients in-person
• Administering medication and adhering to all individual support plans.
• Completing concise and factual case notes, shift reports, and incident reports.
• Providing personal care, including toileting (bottle & bed pan), showering (& bed bath), and feeding (meal management).
• Manual handling tasks such as bed positioning, hoist operation, commode assistance, and manual/power wheelchair support.
• Performing household management tasks, including cleaning, washing, ironing, meal preparation, and cooking fresh wholesome meals.
• Implementing behaviour management strategies to support clients' emotional and mental well-being.
• Assisting with health appointments and social outings to promote community inclusion.
• Assisting with light gardening tasks to create a pleasant living space.
• A strong understanding of person-centered active support or a genuine willingness to embrace this model of care
• Demonstrated skills in providing assistance to adult clients with intellectual/physical disabilities, medical needs, and mental health diagnoses
• Demonstrated common sense and a proactive attitude towards learning and development.
• Ability to maintain professionalism, respect, and uphold professional boundaries.

Professional Expectations:

• Commitment to engage in relevant ongoing professional development opportunities that align with the NDIS Workforce Capability Framework. Retain annual learning plan and learning reflection log evidence for NDIS audit compliance
• Professional written case notes, using our templates
• Evidence based person centered active support approach
• follow all client support plans

What’s next?

You must submit your application with a current CV and Cover Letter. You will then receive screening questions to respond to.