Disability Support Worker – Complex Care – Taylors Lakes

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

Disability Support Worker – Complex Care – Taylors Lakes

Cerebral Palsy Support Network – Taylors Lakes VIC

CPSN exists tosupport and empowerpeople living with CP and other complex disabilities by providingtailored in-home and independent living support services.

As anot-for-profit organisation, we reinvest in initiatives that advance the rights and opportunities of those we serve. We are a passionate and committed group of people working closely to remain a trusted provider of providing high quality support, information and services to people with cerebral palsy and other complex disabilities, and their families for over 25 years.

About the Role

We are seeking experienced and compassionate Disability Support Workers who are 25 years or older to join our Supported Independent Living (SIL) team in Taylors Lakes. This role involves supporting a man in his 30’s with high complex care needs within a residential setting and offers a variety of shifts across a 24/7 roster, including active night shifts.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled support worker who is passionate about delivering person-centred support and empowering people with disability to achieve their goals and live fulfilling lives.

The role is casual to commence with a view to permanent part time after 12 months.

About our Participant

• Attending community and faith-based activities
• Volunteering and engaging in meaningful work opportunities
• Sporting events and recreational activities
• Music and radio programs
• Social outings, drives and dining experiences
• Seasonal celebrations and community events
• Helping around the home and maintaining daily routines
• Likes to communicate with PODD

The participant is non-verbal and uses alternative communication methods to express preferences, needs and choices.

Key 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)

Shift Availability

The service operates on a rotating 24/7 roster, including active night shifts.

Shifts vary form 2 hours to 10 hours 24/7 a week. Example shift times include:

• Morning shifts - 7am to 4pm
• Afternoon shifts - 4pm to 10pm
• Short day shifts - 7am to 12pm
• Active night shifts - 10pm to 7am

Flexibility to work across a range of shifts is essential.

About You

• To be successful in this role, you will have:
• 2 years minimum experience supporting people with high-intensity complex care needs
• Demonstrated 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 a 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

Essential Requirements for applicants to be considered for interview:

• Demonstratable experience in all key responsibilities listed above
• Ability to complete and maintain complex care competencies and training requirements
• Relevant qualifications with minimum 2 years’ experience and/or a minimum of 2 years’ experience in providing high complex care disability supports
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Current First Aid and CPR certification (Australian RTO issued only accepted)
• Current Drivers License
• 2 Australian work-related references
• Unrestricted work rights in Australia

Why Join Us?

• Rewarding work supporting people with complex needs to live independently and participate in their community
• Competitive casual pay rate of $45.28 base day rate (SACS Level 2) + penalty shift rates + super
• Access to Salary Sacrifice (up to $15 900 tax free earnings each year)
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in someone's life
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Ongoing training and professional development

Employment with CPSN is subject to pre-employment safety screening detailed above and Reference Checks. This role is only available to Australian Residents or to those who hold the right to work in Australia. CPSN is an equal opportunity employer.