Disability Support Worker

Job description

About you..

To be considered for a position, you should have the following skills and paid experience

• Experience in working with people who have a range of complex health and social needs particularly within an in-home care or community care settings.
• Able to use interpersonal skills to successfully build professional supportive relationships with clients who may experience some verbal communication difficulties.
• Experience in working with challenging behaviours and confidence in how to de-escalate these situations in line with behaviour support plans.
• Medication administration experience and relevant training certificates to demonstrate this

• The understanding in how to empower our clients to make choices enabling them to reach their full health and wellbeing potential in line with their support plans.

• The ability to record accurate and relevant daily case notes and excellent communication, both written and verbal to relay any issues or concerns with relevant team members.
• A team player who can is reliant and flexible around 24/7 shifts including evenings and weekends

About the role…

Key responsibilities:

• Participate in a range of recreational and educational activities to promote community engagement and be confident in transporting clients to these either by use of car or public transport.
• Assistance with daily living by providing domestic support such as cleaning or preparation of meals.

• Provide personal care assistance with an understanding of being respectful and how to maintain client dignity. Personal care may include manual handling therefore this
• Administer prescribed medication and keep an accurate record of these using relevant paperwork.

• Ensure you are working in line with company policy and procedures and maintaining a professional standard in the care you provide

Essential requirements and certificates:

• Paid Employment within Health Care (Minimum 12 months – unfortunately Volunteer / Prac is not sufficient)
• National Police Clearance Certificate, dated within the last 12 months
• Manual Handling Certificate, dated within the last 12 months
• Medication Administration Certificate, dated within the last 12 months
• First Aid & CPR Certificate, dated within the last 12 months
• Working with Children Check (We can organise this for you if you do not have one)
• Car Registration Number (If car will be used for work)
• Current Drivers Licence & Reliable Vehicle
• Two work references including work email addresses
• NDIS Screening Check (We will refund you the cost of this check once you work 200 hours with Sugarman)
• Covid-19 Vacination