Home Community Support Worker - Independent Con... Service Delivery · Newtown

Unitedforcare; Newtown (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

United for Care seeks passionate Home Community Support Workers to provide person-centered support for NDIS Participants in Newtown, Connecticut. This role involves delivering tailored care, facilitating community involvement, and ensuring adherence to safety standards. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and experience in home care, along with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience working within the In-Home Care environment.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work with minimal supervision.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing tailored services to NDIS Participants.
• Assisting with community inclusion and maintaining relationships.
• Adhering to compliance and safety standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Understanding of WHS procedures

Education

Certificate III or IV in individual supports

Job description

Position Overview

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of individuals with disabilities? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you. We are looking for dedicated Home Community Support Workers to provide high-quality, person-centered support to NDIS Participants. Your role will be crucial in helping them achieve their goals, enhance their quality of life, and improve their physical and mental health.

Key Responsibilities

As aHome Community Support Worker on a Independent Contractor basis your responsibilities will include:

1. Individualised Support: Providing a range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of NDIS Participants, such as housekeeping, grooming, toileting, meal preparation, medication management, and more.
2. Knowledge and Care: Demonstrating an understanding of health and well-being, cultural plans, transition plans, and behavior support plans. You will also be knowledgeable about protocols regarding restrictive practices and medication requirements.
3. Community Inclusion: Assisting Participants in participating in community activities and services based on their preferences and abilities. You will help them establish and maintain relationships and interests.
4. Communication: Providing regular feedback to the Home and Community Support Manager regarding issues that require follow-up. This includes matters related to Participants, their families, external supports, fellow employees, and community access activities.
5. Compliance: Adhering to UFC's Code of Conduct, policies, and Quality Management System procedures to ensure the highest standards of care and support.
6. Safety and Wellbeing: Demonstrating a strong commitment to the safety and well-being of yourself, Participants, and others in the work environment.

About You

You will thrive and succeed in our team by bringing the following experience to this position:

• Certificate III or IV in individual supports (aged care, disability or home and community services)
• Your own ABN withPI and PL (Mandatory)
• Drivers License and vehicle
• Experience working within the In-Home Care environment
• Ability to meet deadlines, work with minimal supervision and pressure.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and a demonstrated ability to write clear case notes.
• Understanding of WHS procedures

Desirable:

• Qualification in community services, disability, mental health or related field
• Qualifications in nursing, assistant nursing or registered nurse
• Manual Handling
• WWC
• Experience working with CALD clients
• Complex care
• Dementia care
• Mental Health first aid
• Certificate IV in mental health
• Trauma informed care
• Mental health awareness and sensitivity training

Your application for this position will require you to have:

• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (obtained from Service NSW)
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Unrestricted Australian Driver’s License and vehicle with Comprehensive Insurance

Apply now to join our passionate team!

If you have any questions regarding this position, please email us at [e-mail]

At United for Care, we are an organisation that provides Equal Employment Opportunities for everyone. We value lived experiences and strongly encourage applications from people with disabilities, mental health as well as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and mature aged applicants.