Disability Support Worker

Employment Office; Wollongong City Council; On-site; AUD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly SCHADS rate

Team-based culture

Ongoing training & development

Job summary

Lifestyle Solutions in Australia is seeking a Support Worker to help customers living with a disability become more independent at home and in the community.

Responsibilities include mentoring, coaching independent living skills, medication administration, personal care, and helping access community programs. You will document clearly and uphold safety and privacy in all interactions.

Qualifications

• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance required or willing to obtain.
• First Aid Certificate HLTAID003 required.
• Formal Disability/Community Services qualification preferred.
• Compassionate, reliable and punctual.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and develop customers' personal interests and hobbies.
• Coach independent living skills like cooking, domestic and social tasks.
• Administer medications per individual support plans.
• Complete clear handover notes and incident reports.
• Provide personal care as needed.
• Facilitate access to Community Participation Programs and activities.

Skills

Mentoring

Independent living coaching

Medication administration

Handover notes

Personal care

Community participation

Mental health crisis management

Communication

Education

Disability/Community Services qualification

Tools

NDIS Worker Screening Clearance

First Aid HLTAID003

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.

As a Support Worker your responsibilities will include:

• 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.
• Epilepsy management knowledge is essential.
• Community Access will also be a requirement at certain times.
• Strong understanding of mental health conditions (depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, mood disorders).
• Understanding of mental health crisis management.

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

• 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
• Be compassionate, reliable and punctual

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

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.