Job Description
We are looking for a qualified, fit, fun, gentle and understanding support worker to join our complex care team and provide support to a yound adult male living with AuDHD (Autism and ADHD), PDA (Pathalogical demand avoidance), ODD (Obsessive compulsive disorder) and selective/non-speaking communication. We are seeking to find qualified and experienced disability support workers who are patient, gentle, playful and willing to help build on existing capacity.
About the role: n
Approximately ***** hours per week
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Minimum shift 6 hours, with inactive overnight shift, monday through to sunday.
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We run a 7 day roster which may also include relief shifts to cover staff absence.
The right person will ideally be: n
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Fit, fun, warm, patient and gentle
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A good understanding of kidney health, healthy eating and following nutrition restrictions and guidelines
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Experienced working with AuDHD, PDA, ODD and selective/non-speaking autism (minimum 2 years experience)
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Comfortable supporting a person through dysregulation and implementing behaviour support strategies
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Understanding of alternative/non-speaking communication and communication differences (echolalia and delayed processing)
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Familiar with PDA-informed, low-demand approaches
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Confident following strategies recommended by the wider care team
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Reliable, respectful and able to build a genuine connection through play and shared interests
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Calm and versatile when things don't go according to plan
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Requirements: n
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Current Working with Children Check (WWCC)
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Minimum Cert 3 in disability support or similar
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Minimum 2 years experience in disability support, complex care or SIL support
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Previous experience supporting children and adults with complex support needs is highly desirable
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What the support may involve: n
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Assisting with appointments and community access
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Supporting ADLs and everyday routines (meal preperation, morning routine, and evening routine)
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Helping during periods of dysregulation (implementing behaviour support strategies and de-escalation strategies)
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Progress note writing, bowel charting, medication charting, incident reports and progress notes
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Helping build confidence and independence
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ENGAGE, facilitate activities and generally having some fun together!
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Whats in it for you? n
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Ongoing training and support (access to modules: Manual Handling, Medication administration, Infection control, complex care supports and more)
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Portable long service leave
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Competative pay rates
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Support from the surrounding allied health team
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longer shifts with inactive sleepovers
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All staff working to support the participant will be required to undergo client specific training prior to engaging with the client directly.
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📌 Disability Support Worker (Melbourne)
🏢 The Creative Care
📍 Melbourne