Disability Support Worker

MyTeam Support Service; Albury City; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

MyTeam Support Service in Australia is seeking experienced Disability Support Workers to join a supportive team providing person-centred disability care across Albury/Wodonga. We value compassion, reliability and a commitment to helping people achieve greater independence and quality of life.

You will support individuals with complex or challenging behaviours, assist with daily living tasks and community access, follow individual support plans and safety procedures, and document changes in

Qualifications

• A genuine interest in supporting individuals with disabilities.
• Basic understanding of disability support practices; training will be provided.
• First Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain).
• NDIS workers screening check or willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support with personal care and daily living activities.
• Support participants with complex or challenging behaviours following plans and safety procedures.
• Assist participants to develop independence, daily living skills and routines.
• Enable community access, appointments and social participation.
• Observe and document changes in health, wellbeing or support needs and report concerns.
• Promote choice, dignity, independence and control for participants.
• Collaborate with families, colleagues and health professionals to ensure consistent support.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Compassion and empathy

Reliability

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)

Certificate IV in Disability Support

Related qualification (preferred)

Job description

Join a supportive team providing meaningful, person-centred disability support across Albury/Wodonga.

We are especially interested in hearing from experienced Disability Support Workers who have worked with:

• Complex or challenging behaviours
• Positive Behaviour Support strategies
• High-care or complex support needs
• Personal care and activities of daily living

If you are confident, compassionate, reliable and committed to helping people achieve greater independence and quality of life, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Provide person-centred support with personal care and activities of daily living, including showering, dressing, grooming, meal preparation and household tasks.
• Support people who may experience complex or challenging behaviours, following individual support plans, behaviour support strategies and established safety procedures.
• Assist participants to develop and maintain independence, daily living skills and meaningful routines.
• Support participants to access the community, attend appointments and participate in social, recreational and everyday activities.
• Observe and accurately document changes in a participant’s health, wellbeing, behaviour or support needs and report concerns appropriately.
• Promote participant choice, dignity, independence and control in all aspects of their support.
• Work collaboratively with participants, families, colleagues and relevant health and allied health professionals to provide consistent, quality support.

Qualifications:

• A genuine interest in supporting individuals with disabilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic understanding of disability support practices (training will be provided).
• First Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability), Certificate IV in Disability Support, or a related qualification preferred, or demonstrated relevant disability support experience will be highly regarded.
• NDIS workers screening check or willing to obtain the same