Viva Disability Support Worker

Multiple Casual Positions Available

Are you an experienced NDIS Support Worker seeking a new challenge? Wanting to work under an innovative model? Do you want to work in an empowering and engaging environment?

Then VIVA Mutual is for you.

Our Ideal Candidate has:

• Experience in working with clients who require high and complex physical supports in their daily life, this includes experience in interpretation of clinical plans such as manual handling, meal management, seizure management, bowel care, stoma care etc. 

• Experience in working with clients who require positive behaviour support plans. This experience will include interpreting PBS Plans, implementing strategies and reporting on the usage of any restrictive practice. They will have knowledge of the requirement to work in the least restrictive manner.  Reporting on restrictive practice usage will also be required. 

• VIVA Mutual specialises in working with clients living with dementia, motor neurone disease (high complex physical supports) and Positive Behaviour support areas. The required individuals would have an advanced understanding of these areas of support and be willing to attend ongoing training and professional development. 

• The ideal candidate will understand the role of the Quality and Safeguards Commission, have knowledge of NDIS Code of Conduct, industry guidelines, and be committed to providing services in accordance with these standards.  

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• Provide personalised support and service to clients inclusive of personal care, social support, and community access. 
• Implementation of clinical plans (e.g manual handling, meal management.)
• Implementation of Positive Behaviour Support plans. 
• Promote self-care and self-management, to achieve a maximum level of independence.
• Work in partnership with all members of the multidisciplinary team and report any changes in a client's mental or physical health, or social conditions, to the relevant professional. 
• Work collaboratively within the VIVA Framework and contribute to Self-Managed Team functions. 
• Contribute to learning and development and engage in professional development opportunities. 

Qualifications and Experience:

• Certificate 3 in Individual Support, Mental health, disability or related field, or a Diploma in Nursing
• Current Manual Handling Certificate
• Current Assist with Medication Certificate

Other Requirements:

• The ability to work hours across a 24/7 roster. 
• A driving licence and access to a car (Essential) and willingness to travel
• Right to work in Australia
• A valid and current NDIS Worker check
• Working With Children Check (if working with children)
• Safe Environments Training (if working with children)
• Accredited First Aid and CPR training. 

The VIVA Mutual benefits:

• Opportunities for Permanent Part Time Employment after 12 months
• Ongoing career pathways into the health and community care sector
• Be a part of a supportive and inclusive Self-managed team. 
• Above Award Salary
• Salary Packaging; this is an ATO approved employee benefit that allows you to pay for certain everyday expenses with money from your salary before tax is taken out. Can include Everyday living expenses of up to $15,900 and Meal Entertainment expenses up to $2,650.  

Why work with VIVA?

We are different.

VIVA Mutual is a not-for-profit organisation that delivers local, personalised health and wellbeing support services through a connected network of dedicated Support Workers, and health care professionals.

VIVA is about living.

Engaged Employees | Valued Clients

We recognise staff as our strongest asset.  We carefully select our staff for their passion, skills, and how they embrace responsibility to go above and beyond.  We know engaged employees provide the highest quality care and low staff turnover, making VIVA more successful.

You will have a passion for life and want to be part of a innovative new health and social care model in South Australia. 

Team around the client

VIVA services are organised around self-managed teams, comprising of nurses and Support Workers, trained, and empowered to make self-guided decisions and deliver the support our clients want.

Commitment to Quality and Continuity 

By investing in our spirited, passionate, and skilled people, we’re able to deliver the best outcomes, supporting clients to live the life of their choosing.

Our motivation to make a difference comes from our deep understanding of what people and their families want – Formed by a lifetime of experience.

That’s the VIVA difference.

VIVA means service delivered with passion! 

For further details please contact Kylie on (08) 8877 8***