Support Worker

Blissful Support Pty Ltd; City of Greater Shepparton; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Blissful Support Pty Ltd provides person-centred disability support in Shepparton and surrounding areas. This casual role supports participants to increase independence, engage with the community and reach individual goals in their homes and local settings.

You will assist with personal care, meal prep, transport, social activities and daily living tasks, following care plans and organisational procedures. Ongoing training and supportive management are provided.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Disability or related field
• NDIS Worker Screening Check required
• Working with Children Check required
• First Aid and CPR current

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and daily living tasks
• Support participants with health and medication needs as per plans
• Provide community access, transport and social engagement
• Complete accurate case notes and documentation

Skills

Strong communication

Education

Certificate III or IV in Disability / Individual Support

Job description

You will support participants to increase their independence, participate in the community and work towards their individual goals. This is a casual disability support position providing person-centred care to NDIS participants in their homes and within the community.

Key responsibilities

Assisting with personal care, including showering, dressing, grooming and toileting

Supporting participants with complex health needs

Supporting participants with meal preparation, cleaning, laundry and daily household tasks

Providing community access and transport to appointments, activities, employment or education

Supporting participants with medication in accordance with their support plans and organisational procedures

Assisting with mobility, transfers and manual handling

Supporting participants with social engagement and independent living skills

Following behaviour support plans and responding appropriately to behaviours of concern

Monitoring and reporting changes in a participant's health, behaviour or wellbeing

Completing accurate case notes, incident reports and other required documentation

About you

A Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Disability, Community Services or a related qualification

Previous experience in disability support, mental health, nursing or community services

NDIS Worker Screening Check

Working with Children Check

Current First Aid and CPR certification

Access to a reliable and appropriately insured vehicle

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

A person-centred approach to supporting people with disability

The ability to work independently and as part of a team

Availability to work across shifts times including, evenings, weekends, sleepovers and public holidays

Flexible casual working arrangements

Competitive pay rates and applicable penalty rates

A variety of shifts across community access and supported independent living

Ongoing training and professional development

Support from an experienced and approachable management team

A positive, respectful and inclusive workplace

The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people with disability

About us

Blissful Support Pty Ltd provides person-centred disability support services throughout Shepparton and surrounding areas. We are committed to supporting participants to live with greater independence, choice, dignity and community inclusion.

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