Experienced Disability Support Workers - Griffith - SLEEPOVER SHIFTS

EXPERIENCED DISABILITY SUPPORT WORKERS - SLEEPOVER SHIFTS

GPSO – GRIFFITH

Casual and Permanent positions available - must be available to work rostered shifts between 3pm - 9am.

(Must be available for day shifts during induction and training period)

Do you have experience working with people with a disability? Do you have a passion for improving the lives of people living with a disability? Do you possess the compassion and dedication to provide exceptional care and support? If so, we invite you to apply in joining the GPSO team as a Disability Support Worker!

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are seeking experienced Disability Support Workers to join our team, primarily working inactive and active night shifts. Applicants must be available to work between 3:00 pm and 9:00 am. The successful candidates will have a solid understanding of person-centred support and experience assisting people with disability to achieve their goals while maintaining their health, safety and wellbeing.

Main duties and responsibilities:

- Assisting Participants with daily living tasks and independent skills
- Provide assistance with personal care, personal hygiene, administration of medication, meal preparation, mobility and transport
- Encourage and prompt independence in all aspects of daily living
- Contribute to the development and implementation of individual support plans
- Document services delivered, incidents and report
- Effectively interact with Participants and promote social interaction
- Work a variety of shifts, including afternoon, evening, overnight, active night and sleepover shifts, in accordance with participant needs and roster requirements.





Essential requirements include:

- Compassion and genuine desire to support individuals with disabilities
- Solid verbal and written English skills
- Ability to use technology, such as smart phones and computers
- Awareness of health and safety issues e.g. hazards and risk
- First Aid and CPR Certificate
- Working with Children Check
- NDIS worker screening
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module "Quality, Safety and You"
- NDIS Module "Supporting Safe and Enjoyable Meals"
- Current Drivers’ License and own reliable transport
- Evidence of comprehensive car insurance with business use
- Fit and healthy and meet the inherent requirements as described in the position description
- Minimum 2 years industry experience

Other requirements:

- May be required to complete a National Police Check
- Pre-employment functional assessment (including drug and alcohol screening)
- Ability to be flexible with work hours
- Possess a phone with availability to receive and make calls, access data and send texts
- Possess a private vehicle that may be used for work purposes

ABOUT US:

GPSO is a not-for-profit organisation supporting people of all ages with physical and intellectual disabilities. GPSO strives to provide the highest quality and person-centred care to our Participants. We assist people with a disability to achieve their full potential, enabling each person to enjoy quality of life whilst also becoming a valued community member. GPSO is progressively expanding our services and as such we are looking for compassionate and dedicated Disability Support Workers who want to work with an impressive organisation and who are committed to delivering quality supports.

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