Disability Support Specialist — Complex Care & SIL

Cerebral Palsy Support Network; Branson (CO); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training

Professional development

Casual to permanent

Job summary

Cerebral Palsy Support Network in Taylors Lakes, VIC is seeking experienced Disability Support Workers to join our SIL team. The role supports a man in his 30s with high complex care needs in a residential setting, with a 24/7 rotating roster, including active night shifts.

We value person-centred care, empowering people with disability to lead independent lives. The position starts casual with a view to permanent part-time after 12 months, with focus on safety, communication and community

Qualifications

• 2 years minimum experience supporting people with high-intensity complex care needs
• Experience with PEG/gastrostomy and catheter care
• Experience with transfers and manual handling
• Experience supporting non-verbal individuals - PODD
• Knowledge of augmentative and alternative communication methods, or willingness to learn
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• A professional, reliable and compassionate approach to support work
• Experience with severe dysphagia management
• A calm approach, pro-active and able to take direction/instruction

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred support
• Assist with PEG/gastrostomy care
• Assist with complex wound care and skin integrity monitoring
• Engage in thorough hand hygiene practices
• Implement safe transfer and manual handling practices
• Support mealtime assistance plans for Severe Dysphagia
• Facilitate community participation and social inclusion
• Support alternative communication methods and individual communication strategies
• Driving the participants modified vehicle for community access (you must be 25 years or older)

Skills

Complex care

Non-verbal comms

Gastrostomy care

Manual handling

Dysphagia care

Community participation

PODD communication

Compassionate approach

Job description

Cerebral Palsy Support Network in Taylors Lakes, VIC is seeking experienced Disability Support Workers to join our SIL team. The role supports a man in his 30s with high complex care needs in a residential setting, with a 24/7 rotating roster, including active night shifts.

We value person-centred care, empowering people with disability to lead independent lives. The position starts casual with a view to permanent part-time after 12 months, with focus on safety, communication and community