AddressImmediate Start for Mental Health Disability Support Worker role available in Five Dock, Sydney.
WE ARE SEEKING EXPERIENCED STAFF WITHIN SUPPORT WORK
Someone who is experienced and well trained and understands how to handle Mental Health conditions and specific behaviors.
About Us
Top Disability Care Australia was created out of love and compassion for people. It was created to provide the best health care for disabled individuals. We pride ourselves on putting our clients' physical, mental, and emotional health at the forefront. Our intimate, hands-on approach means we are constantly looking to improve the lives of those who need our services.
About the Role
The successful candidate will need to have flexible availability, including weekends, evenings, public holidays, and overnight shifts.
- Domestic Assistance
- Personal Care
- Meal Preparation
- Community Access
- All other aspects of daily living as per their NDIS Plan
Mandatory Requirements:
- Certificate III in Home and Community Care, Aged Care, Individual Support, Disability, Mental Health (Working towards or willing to obtain)
- Industry experience in Australia or personal lived experience
- Valid driver's license
- Reliable Vehicle
- Comprehensive Car Insurance
- First Aid certificate
- CPR certificate
- Current Working with Children Check for paid roles (or willing to obtain)
- Current Police check (or willing to obtain)
- NDIS Modules (or willing to obtain)
- A smartphone that has access to the internet and the ability to download rostering app
- Proof of vaccination
Tasks & Responsibilities
- Where required, assist individuals to undertake a range of activities of daily living, including personal and self-care, eating, and maintenance of personal hygiene, using the principles of active support.
- Support individuals to use their preferred method of communication and assist them to be understood, listened to, and responded to at all times.
- Work effectively with people who have high physical needs and/or behaviors of concern, implementing manual handling assessments and/or behavior support plans as required and in keeping with Top Disability Care Accommodation and Respite procedures and policies.
- Maintain documentation, records, and data collection as required and in accordance with the relevant legislation and Top Disability Care Accommodation and Respite policies.
- Interact and communicate with other team members in the interests of service users and of achieving a consistent approach to service provision.
