Disability Support Worker (Casual) (Mandurah)

Disability Support Worker (Casual) (Mandurah)

31 Oct
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Pilot Support Coordination and Navigation
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Mandurah

31 Oct

Pilot Support Coordination and Navigation

Mandurah

Pilot Support, Coordination and Navigation is a registered NDIS provider and we are looking for Disability Support Workers in the Mandurah, Rockingham, Pinjarra and Peel regions.

We are looking for experienced and reliable support workers to join our growing team, who are available both during the week and on weekends in addition to working over the Christmas period, including Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day.

Start and finish times vary from 8am to 9pm, with ongoing shifts available.

Must have a valid drivers licence and reliable vehicle.

Our Disability Support Workers are responsible for implementing training and support services aimed at maximising the living, employment, social and recreational skills of people with a disability. Community inclusion, independence, decision-making, and personal choice should be promoted through these supports, with a focus on individual needs.

Key Accountabilities and Duties

· Support clients in participating in age-appropriate activities and tasks, including employment, in-home support, and community access.

· Support clients in accessing activities and outings in the community.

· Provide direct care assistance to each client in accordance with their service plan and as directed.

· Work in accordance with the medication administration policy, work health and safety procedures and client rights, including privacy and confidentiality.

· Monitor the safety and well-being of the clients and report any concerns to the Manager.

· Provide 1:1 or small group training and support in response to individual client needs.

· Ensure completion of appropriate documentation. Relevant information on support provided is to be recorded in client notes and communication books as required.

· Participate in the support planning process for individual clients and monitor outcomes.

· Work with clients, their families/carers, relevant case managers, and other professionals to support the clients’ individual goals.

· In conjunction with other staff members, assist in developing, implementing,



and evaluating training and behaviour programs to attain identified individual goals.

· Ensure that all programming undertaken is appropriately maintained, documented and reviewed.

· Assume the role of key worker for designated clients, including the preparation of a monthly report on client progress.

· Liaise extensively with other staff to ensure the overall smooth and consistent running of the service.

· Report regularly to their line manager.

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

· Provide backup and support to other staff as necessary.

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

· Notify the service if unable to work rostered shifts, with as much notice as possible.

· Clients receive appropriate levels of support essential to promote and maintain independence and participate in age-appropriate activities.

· Ensure all clients receive a high level of care and support.

· Provide personal care to clients in a caring and supportive way.

· Demonstrate service procedures are followed with documented evidence.

· Comply with all internal policies and procedures.

· Ensure accurate records that demonstrate clients have received correct medical and dietary intakes as prescribed by medical practitioners and as per service policy and procedures.

· Maintain a high level of communication with the Business Owner, including advising of any potential risks to clients or the organisation.

· Comply with mandatory training in WHS, Manual Handling, Medication and Infection Control every year.

· Comply with the NDIS Code of Conduct to support participants in ways that are respectful and inclusive.

· Coach and build confidence in participants to develop the skills they need, such as cooking, budgeting, and shopping.

· Provide personal care, such as showering, dressing or other tasks, responding flexibly to participant preferences.

Pay: $44.59 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Disability Support Worker (Casual) (Mandurah)
🏢 Pilot Support Coordination and Navigation
📍 Mandurah

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