AddressLifestyle/Personal Assistant - promoting autonomy, self-direction, choice and control. Supporting Autistic people to live lifestyles of our choosing and to actively participate in our homes and communities
- fulltime hours working across a 24/7 roster
- long term casual contractor role
- resort-like location
- above market/award pay rate ($50-$55 per hour base rate and including penalty rates, superannuation etc)
IMMEDIATE START
MUST BE ABLE TO WORK FULL TIME HOURS ON A LONG TERM CONTRACT AS A SOLE TRADER
Roles and responsibilities:
- assist with life management tasks including:
- managing diary and appointments
- management and storage of information and documents
- record keeping (including notes/minutes of meetings and appointments)
- assist with management of rosters, timesheets, shift notes etc
- scheduling and management of all aspects of day-to-day life including: daily tasks, routines and schedules, and household management
- assisting with day-to-day living tasks when on shift
- encouraging and assisting use of available sporting and fitness opportunities including racket sports like table-tennis, tennis and pickleball (must be able to play at least average level)
- assist explore, locate and pursue opportunities for a good life, assist with problem solving and communication, assist with locating and linking with leisure and social opportunities
What we need from you:
ESSENTIAL skills and qualities:
- proven high level organisational skills
- excellent communication skills
- ability to work under pressure
- excellent time management
- proven experience working with people with psychosocial disability and/or dementia
- must be able to work in a rewarding and challenging environment
- experience in supporting people with very complex support needs
- genuine skills and commitment to promoting autonomy, self-direction, choice and control of the people we support
- proven willingness and commitment to working as part of a harmonious, dynamic and diverse team
- availability and willingness for full time hours across all shifts in a 24/7 roster which includes day, evening, overnight and weekends
- demonstrable excellent computer skills
- ability to project calm, confidence and ability to take command and direct to calm in highly stressful situations
- inner strength, resilience and self-awareness
- demonstrated ability to reflect on personal practice and take on feedback
- common sense, excellent problem-solving skills, ability to think outside the box and to try new things
- active participation in required induction, training, development, supervision and performance reviews
Highly desirable skills and qualities:
- skills and experience in leadership roles
- experience working in residential settings
- sports and fitness skills to at least an average level
- background in coaching highly considered
- availability for interstate travel as needed
Selection criteria:
- excellence in organisational and time management
- demonstrated experience working in residential support settings
- demonstrated commitment to actively promote inclusive behaviour with a zero tolerance for any bullying, harassment and inappropriate conduct
- ability to build and maintain effective working relationships and act with integrity and discretion when dealing with sensitive and confidential issues
- understanding of, and capacity to relate to, people from a diverse range of social and cultural backgrounds, including those with complex needs and treat people we support with fairness and respect
- excellent interpersonal, communication and advocacy skills, including the ability to consult, negotiate and liaise effectively with a diverse range of people
- excellence in working in challenging environments
- ability to actively listen, feedback/clarify and follow directions from the people we support
- highly developed skills in communication, negotiation, conflict resolution, facilitation and managing change
- capacity to work with minimal direction and supervision and to take initiative
- demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a team in challenging and high pressure situations
- demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise discretion, judgement, initiative and deal with difficult situations
- proven ability to develop and maintain documentation, standards and procedures, including ensuring continuity of records
- computer literacy and knowledge of Microsoft and Office applications
- willingness to commit to working fulltime hours on a long-term contract
Must have:
- current drivers license
- your own insured and registered vehicle and willingness to provide transport
- current NDIS Worker Screening Check and/or National Police Check
- current First Aid/CPR certificate
- completion of NDIS worker training modules
- thorough working knowledge and commitment to NDIS Code of Conduct
Would suit:
Experience and/or qualifications in: Psychology, Social Work, mental health, Occupational Therapy, Personal Assistant, residential support work, sport/fitness coach, manager, team leader, autism, dementia, accountant, book keeping, Personal Assistant
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