VISION AND GOALS PTY LTD

Position Description – Casual Disability Support Worker (Vision Impairment)

1. Position Overview

Vision and Goals Pty Ltd is seeking a compassionate, reliable and experienced Casual Disability Support Worker to provide person-centred assistance to an NDIS participant living with significant vision impairment.

The support worker will assist the participant with personal care, daily living activities, household tasks, mobility, community access and social participation while promoting independence, dignity, safety, choice and control.

As a casual employee, the support worker will work rostered shifts based on the participant's support needs, availability and organisational requirements. Hours are not guaranteed.

2. Key Duties and Responsibilities

A. Personal Care and Self-Care Assistance

- Assist with showering, dressing, grooming and personal hygiene as required.
- Support the participant with toileting and other personal care activities.
- Provide verbal guidance to assist the participant with safely navigating their home.
- Encourage independence while respecting privacy, dignity and personal preferences.

B. Assistance with Daily Living Activities

- Assist with meal preparation and cooking.
- Support laundry, washing, drying, folding and organising clothes.
- Assist with household cleaning, including vacuuming, mopping and washing dishes.
- Support grocery shopping and household organisation.
- Maintain a safe and accessible home environment.
- Encourage the participant to develop and maintain independent living skills.

C. Vision Impairment and Mobility Support

- Provide appropriate sighted-guide assistance when required.
- Assist the participant with safely navigating unfamiliar environments.
- Verbally identify obstacles, steps, doorways and potential hazards.
- Support the participant when accessing shops, medical centres and community facilities.
- Assist with the use of approved vision aids and assistive technology.
- Follow relevant occupational therapy and orientation and mobility recommendations.

D.



Social and Community Participation

- Accompany the participant to shopping centres, parks and recreational activities.
- Assist with attending medical and allied health appointments.
- Support participation in social and community activities.
- Provide transport where authorised and required.
- Encourage community engagement and social interaction.
- Promote confidence and independence in accessing community services.

E. Health, Safety and Emotional Wellbeing

- Observe and report changes in the participant's health, behaviour or emotional wellbeing.
- Identify and report falls risks and other environmental hazards.
- Provide emotional reassurance and respectful communication.
- Follow the participant's individual support plan and risk assessments.
- Respond appropriately to emergencies and report incidents promptly.
- Maintain professional boundaries and safeguard participant rights.

F. Case Notes and Reporting

- Complete accurate shift case notes in ShiftCare.
- Record support activities, participant engagement and progress towards NDIS goals.
- Document relevant observations, incidents and concerns.
- Report changes in participant needs to the Team Leader.
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with organisational policies.

3. Essential Requirements

- NDIS Worker Screening Check.
- Working With Children Check or Blue Card, where required.
- Current First Aid and CPR certification.
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module completion.
- Valid driver's licence and insured vehicle where transport is required.
- Previous disability support experience, preferably with vision-impaired participants.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.




- Ability to complete case notes and follow support plans.
- Understanding of participant rights, duty of care and workplace safety.

4. Desirable Qualifications

- Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Disability or Community Services.
- Experience supporting participants with blindness or low vision.
- Knowledge of protected sighted-guide techniques.
- Experience supporting participants with psychosocial or neurological disabilities.
- Familiarity with the NDIS Code of Conduct and Practice Standards.

5. Casual Employment Conditions

- Employment is on a casual basis.
- Shifts are offered according to participant needs and staff availability.
- Working hours may include weekdays, weekends, evenings and public holidays.
- Casual loading and applicable penalty rates will be paid in accordance with the relevant award or employment agreement.
- The employee must attend accepted shifts punctually and notify management promptly if unable to attend.
- The employee must follow organisational rostering, cancellation and reporting procedures.
- The employee must maintain current mandatory screening, qualifications and compliance documents.

6. Expected Outcomes

- 1. Maintain independence in personal care and daily living activities.
- 2. Safely navigate their home and community.
- 3. Reduce falls risks and maintain a safe living environment.
- 4. Access medical appointments and essential services.
- 5. Participate in social and recreational activities.
- 6. Improve confidence and independent living skills.
- 7. Achieve their individual NDIS goals.

7. Professional Conduct and Compliance

The employee must comply with the NDIS Code of Conduct, relevant NDIS Practice Standards, workplace health and safety requirements, privacy obligations and Vision and Goals Pty Ltd policies and procedures.

Vision and Goals Pty Ltd is committed to providing safe, respectful and person-centred support that empowers people living with disabilities to achieve greater independence and meaningful participation in their communities.

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