AddressThe Role:
We are on the lookout for a dedicated Senior Support Worker to join our team and make a real difference in the lives of our participants and their primary caregivers. As a vital member of our care team, you'll be instrumental in helping individuals achieve their personal goals and maintain their independence. This role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, including providing assistance with daily living activities, community support, personal care, and more.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting participants in all aspects of daily living, including personal care, health, personal hygiene, and domestic duties.
- Accompanying participants to therapy sessions, medical appointments, and social/community activities.
- Implementing key strategies in accordance with medical and allied health professionals' instructions.
- Ensuring compliance with participant guidelines during activities.
- Ensuring documentation, incident reports and case notes are comprehensively written.
About You:
- You are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of others.
- Reliability, commitment, and exceptional customer service are important values to you.
- You can work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Capable of providing personal care, including support for continence.
- Proficient in computer, communication, and language skills for daily reporting needs.
Qualifications/Clearances:
- Certificate IV in Individual Support (Disability and Aged Care), Mental Health or equivalent - or demonstrated experience of working with people with complex needs.
- Minimum 3 years experience.
- Current Driver's License and access to your own vehicle with comprehensive insurance.
- NDIS Worker Screening.
- Working with Children Check.
- Current Police Clearance.
- Experience working with disabilities, mental health, and challenging behaviours.
- Completion of NDIS Modules Orientation, Induction, supporting safe and enjoyable meals, supporting effective communication.
- Current First Aid and CPR certifications.
- Current Manual Handling Certificate or willingness to obtain.
- Current Medication Administration or willingness to obtain.
If you're ready to take on this rewarding role and contribute to our mission of empowering individuals with disabilities, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our passionate team.
Please note this is a permanent opportunity with full time hours, no weekends.
Those in the Southern suburbs of Adelaide are encouraged to apply.
