Disability Support Worker

Hampton - Australia

Yearly Salary: $ 50000 - 60000

Posted on: 1 hour ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Who we are

Our mission is to develop services to enhance quality of life and meet individual outcomes.

Specialising in 24-hour disability programs for individuals with multiple and complex needs were proud to be a trusted and registered service provider with the NDIS.

We enable our people to provide the best possible care to our clients by continuously investing in their learning development and wellbeing.

Our culture

We are committed to developing a culture that lives by the One Doorway values:inclusivenessrespectdiversityandequality.

One Doorway is proud to be an EEO employer. We support an inclusive approach in the workplace. We celebrate our diversity and welcome all staff regardless of ethnicity faith sexual orientation gender identity and lifestyle choices. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

From the moment you step through our doors youll feel welcome and supported to do your best work and really make a difference in peoples lives.

Our benefits

As a One Doorway employee youll be able to take advantage of benefits including.

Monthly recognition and reward for Employee of the Month

Ongoing training and development

Career development opportunities

How youll make an impact

As a Disability Support Worker with One Doorway you will be responsible for providing person-centered care and support for people with disabilities in the home and community. You will also work with other health professionals to maximise the individuals physical and mental wellbeing.

We are looking for experienced and dedicated Support Workers to provide assistance and support to individuals with complex needs. This role focuses on providing high intensity support to participants with complex and multiple support requirements encouraging their independence and self-determination.

Support participants to meet their goals particularly in alignment with their NDIS plan with a focus on safety dignity and client goals.

Provide in-home support with health requirements personal care and daily living tasks in alignment with the participant needs and the Care Team support requirements

Assist with the delivery of activities to enhance the development of capacity and skills across physical social emotional and intellectual domains

Work with a team of health professionals family friends and carers to implement a program of support including the implementation of Behaviour Support Plans and other Allied Health Plans

Respond to crisis situations including behaviours of concern as listed in the Behaviour Support Plan

Prepare meals and ensure dietary needs are met.

Promoting independent living
Optional and where required provide:

Assistance with medication administration as per policy procedures and health professional directions

Manual handling assistance - training will be provided when required

Behavioural and Mental Health Support

Provide 1:1 support to a client with complex needs including seizure management (e.g. oral suction medication administration) and personal care (e.g. hygiene mobility).

What were looking for

We are looking for compassionate and empathetic support workers looking to make a difference in peoples must have experiencewith participants that have high needs and complex behaviour and must have good communication skills.

Commitment to the rights of people with disabilities to live dignified lives

Youll need to be a detail-orientated individual who possesses strong listening and communication skills to be successful.

About YOU:

Disability Support Work is your calling. You have essential training but you possess attributes that cant be taught like passion common sense creativity empathy and a great sense of humour.

You love your work but its not without challenges. Sometimes you dont like it but you love it and thats what keeps you doing it.

You understand that the work you do matters in the lives of participants.
You want to work with a company that is honest and hardworking because you are!

TO APPLY

If this sounds like the ideal role for you and you have the skills and experience were looking for wed love to hear from you. So dont delay apply today.

We are deeply committed to keeping our clients safe and so we require all One Doorway people to hold:

Proof of working rights in Australia

NDIS Worker Screening Clearance issued in the State of Victoria

Employee Working with Children Check card issued in the State of Victoria

Current CPR Certificate

Proof of 3 COVID-19 vaccinations

Valid drivers license with access to comprehensively insured vehicle

Who we areOur mission is to develop services to enhance quality of life and meet individual outcomes.Specialising in 24-hour disability programs for individuals with multiple and complex needs were proud to be a trusted and registered service provider with the NDIS.We enable our people to provide ...