Disability Support Worker

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Disability Support Worker

Award: The Social Community Home Care & Disability Services Industry Award 2010

Reports to: Team Leader and Residential Support Manager

Position overview:

To provide clients with a high-quality support that meets their individual needs, promoting increased independence, function, quality of life and community participation in line with their individual goals and aspirations.

We are currently recruiting for locations that require sleepover and wake shifts, if you are unable to meet these requirements, your application may be declined at this time.

Essential duties and responsibilities

FUNCTION

TASK DESCRIPTION

VALUES IN ACTION

Ensure a positive service culture is always adhered to

Aspire to client service excellence

Participate in continuous improvement initiatives

Be punctual and correctly attired for work

All staff of Leap Occupational Therapy are expected to follow the company's Code of Conduct.

SKILLS

Highly productive and functioning member of the team

Work well independently and as part of a team, completing assignments and tasks accurately, within compliance guidelines.

Display enthusiasm, professionalism, and compassion

Appropriate certificate/experience to work with the participants supported by Leap Occupational Therapy.

TASKS

Assist participants to achieve their identified goals

Follow programs developed for each individual client

Ensure client needs are met

Support clients to become valued members of their community

Identify risks and deal with these as per company policies

Communicate with participants their families and management in an appropriate manner

Follow daily task lists ensuring each environment is safe and clean

Keep management informed of any incidents and issues that may arise in a timely manner

Attend rostered training and meetings

Support clients to manage medication within the policies and procedures

Undertake routine office duties involving filing, recording, checking, and balancing of accounts, invoices, orders, stores requisitions and maintenance of an existing records system.

Assist clients with personal care including but not limited to assistance with continence aids, showering, toileting and grooming.

Assist clients to maintain their home including all aspects of domestic duties around the home.

WORKPLACE HEALTH & SAFETY

Understand Workplace Health and Safety responsibilities and ensure procedures are followed for reporting hazards, incidents, and injuries

Maintain personal hygiene and grooming and wear appropriate clothing

Be aware of fire and emergency procedures

Ensure all WHS related Policies and Procedures are always upheld

All employees must be aware of the relevant legislation regarding workplace safety. Employees must take responsibility for their own health and safety and that of others in the workplace.

Work environment

Supported Independent Living, client residence, community, other as required.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential (Including qualifications / licenses)

Working with Vulnerable People Certificate

Current National Police Certificate

Current Drivers' License

Current First Aid certificate

Knowledge of the Tasmanian Disability Services Act 2012 and the National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013

Completed NDIS Core Module

Names of two referees from recent employment

Desirable (Including qualifications / licenses)

Experience in working with people with disabilities or mental health diagnosis

Relevant Tertiary Qualification E.g. Certificate IV in Disability

Assist Clients with Medication and Healthy Body Systems training

COMPETENCIES / EXPERIENCE

Essential

Decide & Initiate Action

Lead & Resolve

Deliver Results & Meet client Expectations

Achieve Personal Work Goals & Objectives

Adapt & Respond to Change

Work with People living with a disability

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