Disability Support Worker
The Disability Support Worker is responsible for implementing training and support services aimed at maximizing 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 Responsibilities:
* Support clients to participate in age-appropriate activities and tasks including employment, in home support and community access.
* Support clients to access 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 right's policies 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 book as required.
* Participate in the Lifestyle Service Planning process for individual clients and monitor outcomes.
* Work with clients, family/ carers, relevant case managers and other professionals to support the client's individual goals.
* In conjunction with other members of staff 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 manager
* Actively contribute to a team environment through open communication, participation in regular staff meetings, planning processes and policy review.
* Provide back up and support to other staff as necessary.
* Participate in Performance Development meetings to identify ongoing training and support opportunities.
* Notify the service if you are unable to work your rostered shifts, with as much notice as possible.
* Contribute to Case reviews with Employment Consultants and Facilitators.
Personal Qualities:
* Being adaptable to changing circumstances and being able to prioritise work.
* Client focused, and person centered
* Commitment to social and inclusion and valuing difference and diversity.
* Staff must comply with Always About Me's Privacy and Confidentiality Policy and Procedure regarding the collection, storage, use of personal and health information.
* Always About Me does not accept any form of aggressive, threatening or abusive behaviour towards its staff by other staff, clients or stakeholders.
* Use of Always About Me communication and information devices are for work purposes only.
* Staff must not share their passwords with another staff member.
Benefits:
* Professional development assistance
* Travel reimbursement