Disability Support Worker

• Excellent Communication Skills – Verbal and Written
• Provide leadership to the team, acting as a positive role model at all times 
• Lead the shift, ensuring staff give support that follows individual’s plans 
• Experience in writing excellent quality Incident Reports and Daily Reports
• Handling Complex or Challenging situations or Behavior calmly and rationally
• Maintain accurate, factual records as required, in addition to monitoring and reporting the participant’s progression with personal goal achievement in accordance with the Behavior Support Plan and the Support Plan
• Experience in implementing specialist behaviour support strategies
• Provide a range of goal-oriented support services that enable consumers to achieve their goals (including independent living in the community, personal care, community engagement, self-care, shopping, budgeting, safety and family contact).
• Strong ability to support and upskill individuals to gain confidence in their personal care
• Experience or knowledge of alternative communication methods
• Other ad hoc tasks asked by the manager
• Maintaining the client’s privacy and confidentiality
• A kind and caring personality with an inclusive attitude

Clearance Required

• Certificate IV in Disability (or higher qualification)
• Current Provide First Aid Certificate (HLTAID003)
• Assist Client with Medication Training
• Safety Intervention Training Desirable
• Current NDIS Workers Screening Check and Child Related Employment Screening / Working with Children Check (or willing to obtain)
• Current SA Driver’s License
• You have the right to work in Australia
• COVID-19 vaccination or hold a valid medical exemption certificate

Skills

• Excellent Command of English -Speaking and Writing skills
• Passion to provide Excellent Care
• Attention to details
• Ability to work under pressure
• Professional Approach
• Availability to work over a 7-day roster, including night and weekend work