Tim requires 24 hour active support across various shifts to enable him to live his good life. This position is currently for 2 x weekday active night shifts, with potentially more and availability for 2:1 occasional evening shifts. A commitment to regular hours is required, with capacity to assist with occasional shift coverage for team members on leave would be beneficial. We negotiate rostering flexibly and is generally negotiated 6 monthly allowing both Tim and his team to plan ahead.
Tim's health needs are becoming more complex so team members will need to be observant and alert, to continue to learn and adapt to his changing needs and facilitate Tim to continue his full valued life, while managing his complex care. Team members will need to be up to the challenge of the increased complexity of health needs, and high intensity support, as well as committed to joining in ongoing learning and development.
Tim needs support with all areas of his life and is looking for team members who will collaborate to facilitate, support and guide Tim to be as independent as possible, and maintain his high quality of life.
Key responsibilities
- Provide 24 hour active support across various shifts
- Be observant and alert to Tim's changing health needs
- Manage complex care and health-related challenges
- Support Tim to maintain his health and wellbeing
- Collaborate to facilitate, support and guide Tim to be as independent as possible
- Assist with occasional shift coverage for team members on leave
- Participate in ongoing learning and development
- Complete accurate documentation
About you
- Health related or Dementia care skills
- Ability to manage dementia related behaviour with a calm confident reassuring approach
- Eye for detail
- Fast learner
- Ability to manage health complexities within a supportive team
- Current driver's license and vehicle
- Current First Aide Certificate or willingness to gain
- Working With Children Check or NDIS Worker Check or willingness to gain
- Qualifications which highlight the ability to problem solve and critical thinking
- Confident communicator with ability to complete accurate documentation
Benefits
- Work in a supportive home environment
- Work with a man who is a delight and enjoys people
- Generous rate of pay and super contribution
- On the job training
- Access to paid professional development opportunities
- Job security and positive conditions
- Work in a multidisciplinary team
- Make a difference in a person's life
About us
Tim is a 38 year old man who loves life. Tim has Down Syndrome, early onset dementia and ageing and has increasing complex health needs. Tim lives in his own home with 24 hour support. He is passionate about music, drumming, steam trains and loves gardening, swimming and more. Tim is a people person, with a great sense of humour and has a great social network of friends and extended family, he wants to maintain. Tim has a supportive family that self manages Tim's NDIS funding and supports.
📌 Tim's Team - Health Support (Springwood)
🏢 cquinnconsultancy
📍 Springwood
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