Disability Support Worker

Individual Me Pty Ltd; Nowra; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Individual Me Pty Ltd is seeking part-time or casual staff to join our team serving NDIS participants in the Nowra area. You will work with a diverse group, providing person-centred supports and building independence.

Join a team that values flexibility, frontline communication, and on-the-job learning to enhance daily living and community inclusion for people with disability. You will work in a mixed pace environment, supporting individuals in daily tasks, personal care, and community

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the National Disability Insurance Scheme and human rights of persons with disability.
• NDIS Quality and Safeguarding Commission Training Module 'Quality Safety and You' requirements.
• Strong communication and ability to work in mixed pace environments.

Responsibilities

• Identify risks and support plans for participants.
• Provide practical support with daily activities and personal care.
• Assist participants to access community activities and goals.
• Work with participants, families and professionals to implement support plans.
• Maintain accurate documentation and incident reporting as required.

Skills

NDIS knowledge

Quality & Safeguarding

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independence

Education

Certificate 111 in Individual Support

Job description

Individual Me Pty Ltd is a NDIS Registered Provider that provides supports and services to NDIS participants.We are seeking Part time | Casual staff to join our growing team of workers.

• Do you want to join a team that focuses on improving the lives of individuals?
• Are you after a great work life balance?
• Do you want to learn more skills on the job?
• Do you have skills to work in a mixed pace environment and also work independently?
• Do you have strong adaptable communication skills?
• Are you a great social connector and focused driven?

Individual Me Pty Ltd fundamental approach is to work with our customers in ways that supports the human rights of every person with disability to pursue the rights and principles of equality, independence, choice and inclusion that underpin a person-centred philosophy.

We provide supports that enable greater choice and control in your daily life and within the community so you can live your dreams, achieve your aspirations, and have no barriers to achievement. As individuals we understand your rights regarding choice and what control you have over the services you receive.Our Mission is to assist individuals in everyday life and empower you to be yourself build your supports and be in control.

We are seeking individuals to join our team and work with NDIS participants in the Wollongong Shoalhaven and Nowra area.

Requirements

• NDIS Quality and Safeguarding Commission Training Module 'Quality Safety and You'
• NSW Criminal History Check within 1 month of applying
• Current working with Children Check (WWCC) or ability to obtain
• Access to a roadworthy vehicle with comprehensive insurance

Qualifications

• Certificate 111 in Individual Support, Community Services or willingness to obtain
• Mental Health First Aid or willingness to obtain
• Medication Training (or willingness to obtain within 3 months)
• Manual Handling Training (or willingness to obtain within 3 months)

Do you have?

• Sound knowledge of National Disability Standards and the human rights of persons with disability.
• Experience work with people with disability and or psychosocial support needs
• Ability to prioritise participants supports when required accordingly to their participant support profiles.
• Ability to facilitate effective decisions regarding making and choice to NDIS participants and our customers.
• Understand the functions of implementing behaviour support and restricted practices and how to record these when they occur
• Ability to Identify, mitigate and problem solve risk management issues relating to Work Health and Safety
• Ability to identify, remediate and give clear feedback to our customers concerns regarding feedback and complaints
• Understanding of incident management and how to manage incidents effectively in different situations and environments
• Ability to independently reflect and identify self-improvement area’s and participate in supervision and ongoing development.
• Be able to work independently and as a part of a team and enjoy a work life balance

What will my Job involve?

• Identification of risks to our customers using person centred practices and how to implement both short term and long-term management strategies.
• Providing support to individuals and their families.
• Promoting an environment that encourages our customers to feel safe and comfortable.
• Identifying individual’s needs and following and contributing to their support plans.
• Providing practical support for individuals and families, such as assisting with household tasks, personal care (showering) and meeting goals in their individual Plans.
• Supporting and monitoring their healthcare needs, including administering medication eating and drinking and other individual health requirements.
• Supporting persons with disability to pursue hobbies, interests and learning new skills
• Teaching life skills, such as budgeting and paying bills.
• Helping with everyday tasks such as Doctors Appointments, meal preparation, writing a shopping list, going shopping, or maintaining their housing tenancy.
• Helping people to access community facilities and participate in Community activities according to their individual goals.
• Understanding their communication needs and adapting your communication to each individual, e.g. verbal, sounds, tones, body language.
• Working with other professionals, such as doctors and therapists, to ensure consistency of support to enhance their daily lives.