Disability Support Worker

Lifestyle Solutions; Richmond; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate based on SCHADS Award

Flexible shifts

Job summary

Lifestyle Solutions is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to assist clients living with a disability to become more independent at home and in the community. You will administer medication, provide personal care, and support daily living skills while maintaining clear handover notes and incident reports.

You will work varied shifts including mornings, afternoons, evenings, sleepovers and weekends, with a focus on respectful person-centered care and community participation programs.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with disabilities in home or community settings.
• Willingness to work various shifts including sleepovers and weekends.
• Current First Aid Certificate is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily living activities and personal care as needed.
• Support independence through skills development and community engagement.
• Document handover notes and incident reports clearly and concisely.

Skills

Disability support

Personal care

Medication administration

Communication

Community participation

Education

Certificate III in Disability or equivalent

Job description

• Must have Drivers Licence and Full Comprehensive Insurance.

Own It – How we get the job done

Lifestyle Solutions provide innovative and flexible person-centered support for people living with a disability. Support Worker to assist a customer to become more independent, in their own home and in the community.

Make It Matter – What you will bring to make a difference in other’s lives

• Mentoring and skill development – guiding customers to explore and develop their personal interests/hobbies
• Coaching independent living skills such as cooking, domestic and social skills
• Administering medication and adherence to individual support plans
• Completing clear, concise and factual handover notes and incident reports
• Providing personal care such as toileting, showering, feeding and dressing when required
• Helping customers engage with their local communities and culture through access to Community Participation Programs and recreational activities
• Personal care is a must, and must be comfortable and knowledgeable in doing so.
• Diabetes knowledge or training is ideal
• Peg feeding knowledge is ideal
• Community Access will also be a requirement at certain times.

Keep Calm and Be Happy – How you will interact with people and other benefits

• Be willing to be work a variety of shifts which includes mornings, afternoons, evenings, awake shifts, sleepovers and weekends
• Versatile communication skills including the ability to interact with both verbal and non-verbal customers
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or be willing to obtain)
• Current First Aid Certificate, HLTAID003
• Formal qualifications in Disability, Community Services, or similar, would be advantageous

Joining Lifestyle Solutions will give you the satisfaction of making a difference in the lives of your customers. Our team is here because we care, and because of this, we have an enriching and rewarding culture within our teams. Other benefits include:

• Hourly rate based on SCHADS Award
• Team based structure and an inclusive culture
• Ongoing training & development

Respect – Who we are and why we do it

We’re people who care. Lifestyle Solutions provides services to people with a disability, young people and children in Out of Home Care, their families, and communities. Our customers receive services designed to meet their everyday needs and support them to achieve their goals. Our national workforce is committed to providing service that is reliable, responsive, flexible, friendly, empathetic, and caring.

We believe everyone is equal.

We stand for everyone in society having equal opportunity and equal respect. We do this by providing our customers access to quality services and dedicated people who make a real difference in their lives. We believe this is everyone’s fundamental right. You can learn more about us here.