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As a Disability Support worker, you will be responsible for providing high-quality care and support to our participants and clients living with different types of physical, and age-related disabilities. These roles require people that align to our values of Care, Empathy, Dedication and Compassion. You daily tasks will include:

• Assisting participants individuals with daily living activities such as bed transfers, showering, dressing and grooming, meal preparation, feeding, cleaning, washing.
• Providing companionship and emotional support to clients, promoting their overall well-being. and maintaining their homes in a liveable and comfortable manner.
• Assisting clients with mobility, including the use of walking aids, wheelchairs, or lifting devices.
• Helping with all routine household tasks including shopping
• Monitoring and reporting changes in clients' health or behaviour to healthcare professionals, guardians, advocates or family members.
• Supporting disabled clients to and in medical appointments, community access and participation in activities of their choice.
• Maintaining accurate records of clients' care, including progress notes and any incidents.
• Administering prescribed medications and monitor clients' health conditions.
• Provide personal care and hygiene assistance in accordance with individual care plans.

Work Related Requirements

• The following criteria are to be read together with the Brief Summary of Duties above.
• Demonstrated sound communication skills (written and verbal).
• Demonstrated capability work and think independently and to function as a leader.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development of self and others
• Demonstrated quality and risk management principles within practice.

Desirable

• Current knowledge of legislative and regulatory requirements in the areas of NDIS Commission Service Standards, Disability Service Standards, Equal Opportunity, Disability Services and Occupational Safety & Health, and how these impact on employment, people management and service delivery.
• Possession of or progression towards further qualification in area of expertise. 
• Demonstrated computer skills. 

Appointment Pre-requisites

Appointment is subject to:

A qualification (Certificate III or higher) in Individualised Support, Person Centred Support or Community Services

Minimum Work Experience: One years Full time or equivalent part time relevant experience

Provision of the minimum identity proofing requirements 

Successful Criminal Record Screening Clearance

Successful Pre-Employment Health Assessment 

Successful Working with Children Check 

Successful Aged Care Criminal Record Clearance – if applicable for working area 

Evidence of a current C or C-A Class driver’s licence or other required specialised licence class.

Location: Eglinton WA 6034

Employment: Permanent Full time