Disability Support Worker casual
Disability Support Worker casual
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Job Description
We are looking to employ support workers (casual) with relevant qualifications and experience working with persons with disability. We have roles available. Applicants coming from or in close proximity to Melbournes southeastern or easter suburbs will be given priority
The Support Worker (Casual) will look after clients wellbeing in their daily lives and support them to do things that matter most to them while ensuring an understanding of individual responsibility for safety quality and risk and adhering to the NDIS Code of Conduct the organisations policies and procedures and to all relevant legislative and regulatory requirements.
Experience Required:
Health care professional with experience in disability services home care and community care. Experience with the following:
Working with people with diverse disabilities in varying degrees
Complex care/High needs (multiple diagnoses including mental issues forensic care catheter/bowel care etc)
Challenging behaviours
Autism ADHD and other neurological disorders
Physical disabilities (e.g. Spinal Injuries Cerebral Palsy etc)
Psychosocial and mental health issues
Personal care
Emotional support
Community access/transport
Demonstrated knowledge of Manual Handling and safe lifting practices
Demonstrated knowledge of medication safety and administration
Hoist standing machines transfer equipment and other mobility equipment.
Essential Key Requirements
At least 12 years (paid work) experience in disability
Knowledge and understanding of homebased care.
Familiar with a personcentred approach in working with people with all types of disability.
Skilled in written and verbal communication and administrative skills
Familiar with a personcentred approach in working with people with all types of disability.
Competent in computer/technology use and have the ability to learn new programs and applications.
Must have a personal smart phone and data to enable effective use of client information system and mobile rostering application.
A comprehensive car insurance advantageous but not essential (required if driving own car)
Able to work flexible hours and willing to participate in shift work which may include a variety of days weekends afternoons evenings public holidays and overnight shift (active or inactive)
Effective time management prioritisation and organisation skills
Highly Desirable Qualities:
Compassionate and dedicated to helping others deliver quality care and support the disadvantaged members of the community.
Warm patient and a kind demeanour
Reliable and punctual
Desirable Qualities:
Demonstrate high level of interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with and relate well to people we support their families and carers especially those who have diverse communication styles and needs.
Are selfmotivated and have the energy and enthusiasm with a positive outlook in life.
Can speak other languages but not essential.
Willingness to learn and open to challenges.
Education/Professional Qualifications:
Minimum Certificate III/IV level in one or more of the following:
Disability/Disability Support
Ageing Support
Health Care
Mental Health/Mental Health Peer Work
Community Services
Allied Health Assistance
Alcohol and
Or higher qualifications or related fields
Altability will consider students currently studying one of the above or similar qualifications if they have the experience and skills working with people with disabilities including mental health issues and complex needs.
Preference will be given to those who are immediately available and have high availability.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
