Company

Autistic Vision AustraliaSee more

addressAddressBuderim, QLD
CategoryAdministrative

Job description

Lifestyle/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

To join us in enriching lives and making a positive impact on those we support click Apply Now

Refer code: 2236723. Autistic Vision Australia - The previous day - 2024-05-22 18:01

Autistic Vision Australia

Buderim, QLD
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