Disability Support Worker

Geelong - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Be part of a passionate team-driven community making a real difference in peoples lives.

About Us:

Join eQuality Support and be part of a passionate team-oriented community dedicated to creating positive change in the lives of clients. Working with us means helping to drive the future of disability services with the same commitment and passion that defines our staff.

We are committed to fostering a supportive environment that encourages career growth and development. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects our community.

A career at eQuality Support offers a challenging and rewarding experience where you will have the opportunity to grow thrive and reach your full potential.

Join us and make a difference every day.

About the role:

Support people with complex needs to live in Support Independent Living (SIL) so they can meaningfully complete their daily routines and activities both inside and outside of home. Actively support clients to identify access and engage in community and social activities. Support the achievement of long-term goals and take on the duty of care for your clients overall health and wellbeing.

What will I be doing

Our support workers excel at providing Person Centred Active Support (PCAS).

During the course of a shift you are likely to be undertaking all of the following activities:

Develop meaningful and professional relationships with each client and their family understanding their unique needs goals and daily living activities.
Use positive behaviour support to support clients to achieve their daily routines and goal.
Provide a range level of physical support to clients including manual handling lifting bending stretching and physical transfer.
Provide support with all aspects of personal care mealtime management medication and household duties and other tasks as required.
Provide support with daily planning advocacy communication and transport as required by the people we support in home and community settings.

About You

Were looking for committed and empathetic individuals with proven experience supporting clients living with complex mental health and cognitive conditions. To be successful in this role you must have hands on experience working with individuals diagnosed with Behaviours of Concern related to conditions such as:

Paranoid Schizophrenia
Borderline Personality Disorder
Intellectual Disability
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Dementia

Whether your background is in disability support aged care or nursing your ability to navigate challenging behaviours with patience and professionalism is essential.

Essential

Experience with high needs clients and behaviours of concern.
Have completed a minimum Certificate III Qualification in a relevant area such as Disability Community Services Mental Health or Aged Care. (individuals studying Health Nursing Physiotherapy Occupational Therapy will also be considered).
Current First Aid Certificate with CPR.
Current Victorian drivers licence and own reliable transport.
Current NDIS Worker Screening Check.
Satisfaction of all requirements for working in Australia.

Desirable

Disability Management Nursing or Allied Health related qualifications.
Experience working in a community residential and/or rehabilitation environment.
Awareness of relevant legislation (such as the Disability Act 2006 or the Department of Health and Human Services ISO Standards).

Whats in it for you

Join a collaborative high-performing organisation where your contributions are truly valued. As part of a leading and innovative industry player youll be working with a talented and engaged Client Services team making a real impact across the community. Your valued skillset will help shape the businesses continued growth journey supporting an environment that fosters collaboration innovation and success.

Remuneration for this role is accordance with the SCHADS Home Care Level 3-4 depending on your qualifications and experience.

How to Apply

At eQuality Support we embrace individuality and differences in gender age ethnicity race cultural background disability faith and sexual orientation. We strive to provide a recruitment experience thats fair inclusive and accessible. We encourage all suitable applicants to apply for this role.

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For specific questions about this role please email

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Be part of a passionate team-driven community making a real difference in peoples lives. About Us: Join eQuality Support and be part of a passionate team-oriented community dedicated to creating positive change in the lives of clients. Working with us means helping to drive the future of disability ...