About the role

This role involves assisting people with a disability with their daily living activities by facilitating the development and enhancement of independent living and other skills. Disability workers develop and implement programs aimed at achieving an individual's goals and aspirations and enhancing the individual's participation in the community. They may also be involved in advocacy for people with a disability and provide other assistance where required.

In this position you will contribute to the maintenance of a home like setting within Cooinda Residential facilities to ensure that the accommodation support service / facility is delivered in a manner consistent with Cooinda Terang inc. Policy and Procedure Guidelines, Organisational Values the Disability Act 2006 and relevant Health and safety requirements.

Some people with a disability require support day and night, every day of the week in all aspects of personal care. To provide this service, many staff in disability services work rostered shifts that includes weekend, night and sleep over shifts.

Key responsibilities

- Provide support to people with disabilities in areas such as personal care, health and well-being, accessing the local community, learning independent living skills by implementation of the Person support Plans
- Create and maintain an environment that empowers people with disabilities
- Identify and utilize specific communication methods to interact with people with disabilities
- Advocate for people with disabilities
- Complete administrative work including maintaining participant records and daily electronic Notes writing
- Plan meals and menus in accordance with food safety guidelines, to meet nutritional cultural and religious needs
- Cooperate with Team Leaders in consultative processes that improve health and safety by using the relevant tools and systems, such as procedures, guidelines and policies




- Observe the safe working practices you have been trained in, and as far as you are able, protect your own and other's health and safety
- Ability to work as part of a team and contribute positively when interacting with others
- Understand, work towards and meet Cooinda's Quality objectives

About you

- Cert 2 and 1.5 Years Experience at min 20 Hours per week OR Cert 3 and 1 Year Experience at min 20 Hours per week OR One Year of 38 hours min Relevant Experience (eligible for DAMA 423111 Aged Care / Disability Carer)
- A current driver's license
- A current Level 2 First Aid Certificate is required or must be obtained
- NDIS worker screening check clearance
- A current Working with Children check
- Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation module
- Evidence of double COVID vaccination plus booster
- A strong interest in working with people with disabilities
- A demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the rights of people with disabilities
- Ability to assist people with disabilities in daily living and personal care skills

Benefits

- Has additional shift and sleepover allowances
- HESTA (Superannuation scheme) 12 % employer contribution or Fund of your choice
- Confidential, responsive counselling available for times when personal and work related issues may affect your ability to perform at work
- Salary packaging

About us Cooinda Terang Inc.

Residential

Services supports people with a disability to live within the community, providing residential options and skill enhancement to meet the individual needs of those in the consumer group.

Cooinda Terang

Inc. Day program supports people with a disability to maximise their life skills, talents and independence, by offering a diverse range of Program Activities. Day program Staff provide support to Cooinda participants on and off multiple program sites, pursuing social and practical skills development to encourage greater independence and confidence.

📌 Personal Care Assistant / Disability Support Worker (Terang)
🏢 COOINDA TERANG
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