Disability Support Worker

One Doorway; Kyneton; In loco; AUD 52.000 - 66.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Access to Employee Assistance Program

Monthly recognition and reward for '社員

Be part of a values-driven team that’s

Competitive salary based on experience

Descrizione del lavoro

One Doorway in Victoria is seeking a Disability Support Worker to provide person-centred care in clients' homes, delivering support on a regular program with stable teams.

You will deliver activities building skills across physical, social, emotional, and intellectual domains, document progress notes after each shift, and foster independence within a supportive, inclusive workplace culture. Strong empathy, communication, and teamwork are essential.

Competenze

• Compassionate and empathetic approach to support clients
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with participants with high and complex needs
• Patient, flexible and detail-oriented
• Team player who can take initiative

Mansioni

• Deliver person-centred care and support based on individual plans
• Assist with activities that build capacity and develop skills across domains
• Complete accurate progress notes and documentation after each shift
• Foster a safe, supportive environment that promotes independence
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with clients, families and stakeholders

Conoscenze

Compassionate

Empathy

Communication skills

Team player

Patience

Flexible

Formazione

Certificate III in Individual Support

Descrizione del lavoro

• Kyneton Location - work close to home. FEMALES ONLY
• Regular shifts with the same program to promote positive relationships
• Be part of a dynamic, diverse and supportive organisation

At One Doorway, we hire based on our program’s needs, not just from a pool of workers. This means you work on the same program with the same team, which creates stability for our participants and support team. We are truly a person-centred organisation. Our participants are at the centre of all the work we do.

Who we are

Our mission is to develop services to enhance quality of life and meet individual outcomes.

Specialising in 24-hour disability programs for individuals with multiple and complex needs, we're proud to be a trusted and registered service provider with the NDIA.

One Doorway works closely with its participants, families and other associated parties. We strive to provide an exceptional service to all.

Our culture

We are committed to developing a culture that lives by the One Doorway values: inclusiveness, respect, diversity and equality.

We support an inclusive approach in the workplace. We celebrate our diversity and welcome all staff regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity and lifestyle choices. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

As a One Doorway employee, benefits you'll be able to take advantage of include:

• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Monthly recognition and reward for 'Employee of the Month'
• Be part of a values-driven team that’s inclusive, transparent and collaborative.
• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
  

How You’ll Make an Impact

As a Disability Support Worker with One Doorway, you will join a dedicated team of carers who provide person-centred support to people with disabilities in their own homes.

A day in the life as a Disability Support Worker with One Doorway may include:

• Delivering person-centred care and support based on individual needs and support plans.
• Assisting with the delivery of activities that build capacity and develop skills across physical, social, emotional, and intellectual domains
• Completing accurate progress notes and documentation after each shift
• Foster a safe and supportive environment that promotes independence and autonomy.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with clients, families and other stakeholders.

Where required, provide

• Behavioural and Mental Health Support
• Assistance with medication administration
• Expertise working with a range of disabilities, including mobility issues/restrictions.

As a Support Worker, you will ideally have experience within the disability and/or healthcare sectors. You will also demonstrate the following:

• A compassionate and empathetic approach, with a genuine desire to make a positive difference in people’s lives
• Experience supporting participants with high and complex needs, including complex behaviours, along with strong communication skills
• A patient, flexible, understanding, and supportive nature, with excellent listening skills and strong attention to detail
• The ability to take responsibility, use initiative, and work effectively as part of a team.

Desirable, however not essential

• Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s licence with access to a comprehensively insured vehicle.

If this sounds like the ideal role for you and you have the skills and experience we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you.

We are deeply committed to keeping our clients safe, and so we require all One Doorway people to hold Proof of working rights in Australia, an NDIS Worker Screening Clearance issued in the State of Victoria, an Employee Working with Children Check card issued in the State of Victoria, and Full COVID vaccinations.