Disability Support Worker jobs in Victoria

➢ Support clients to participate in age-appropriate activities and tasks including in home support and community access.

➢ Provide direct assistance clients in accordance with their service plan and according to Shift notes, including handover notes where relevant.

➢ Work in accordance with the medication administration policy, work health and safety procedures and client right's policies including privacy and confidentiality.

➢ Monitor the safety and well-being of the client and report any concerns to the Manager.

➢ Ensure completion of appropriate documentation. Relevant information on support provided is to be recorded in shift notes and communication book where required.

➢ Work with the client and their other support workers to support the client's individual goals.

➢ Assume the role of key worker for designated clients and record accurate client progress notes.

➢ Liaise extensively with other staff to ensure the accurate handover and consistent running of the service.

➢ Report regularly to manager.

➢ Actively contribute to a team environment through open communication, participation in regular staff meetings, planning processes and policy review.

➢ Provide back up and support to other staff, as necessary.

➢ Participate in Performance Development meetings to identify ongoing training and support opportunities.

➢ Notify the service if you are unable to work your rostered shifts, with as much notice as possible.

➢ Take reasonable care for your own health and safety.

➢ Take reasonable care that your acts or omissions do not adversely affect the health and safety of other persons.

➢ Report any quality and safety incident or hazards at work to their Manager.

➢ Carry out your roles and responsibilities as detailed in the relevant policies and processes.

➢ Keep yourself self fully informed of the contents of the NDIS system and apply it to daily work.

➢ Work in line with the positive behaviour support plan developed for the NDIS participants by the positive behaviours support practitioner.

➢ Participate in trainings provided by the allied health team including positive behaviour support practitioners.

Pay: $48.00 – $72.00 per hour

Licence/Certification:

• Australian Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person