Challenging Behaviours Experience - Disability Support Worker Extraordinaires! Location - Latrobe Valley, West Gippsland and Traralgon Areas We want the best, the ones that want to make a difference, and be part of changing the quality of a client's life simply by being part of it.
Do you… Want to make a life-changing difference to people's lives?Believe you are reliable?Act as a team player?Want to be the change?Want to work for a Company that values and respects you, and is renowned for delivering the best participant outcomes?Want to work in a multidisciplinary team, surrounded by people who are just as passionate and driven as you?Want to work for a values-driven organisation where work-life balance and staff satisfaction is our No.1 priority?
Happy staff, Happy Clients.Want to receive ongoing supervision, training and support?Have access to over 65 accredited training modules through Etrainu?Want to be listened to, valued, supported and encouraged to share ideas?Want to put your experience to good work and be part of a progressive, driven team?Want the opportunity to grow with Bright Access and pave a career pathway?To belong to a company that is led by a highly experienced Management team, that have all been Support Workers and can relate to you!If you answered Yes to all of the above, then, WE WANT YOU! At Bright Access, we aim to enhance the quality of life for people with disabilities through person-centred and flexible services.
We are currently seeking applications from enthusiastic and motivated Specialist Disability Support Worker Extraordinaires to provide the highest level of support to individuals in our Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) services in the Latrobe Valley, West Gippsland and Traralgon areas! About the Role: As a Bright Access Disability Support Worker working in accommodation settings, you will be required to work a variety of shift types including morning, day, afternoon, evening, and sleepover.
On a day-to-day basis, you will be:
Encouraging participants to participate in a range of day-to-day activities based on their hobbies, interests and goals set within their NDIS support plans.Providing opportunities for choice and control and participation in matters relating to the home, as well as facilitating access to community services and facilities.Providing appropriate levels of support to maintain and improve the participant's level of independent functioning.Responding to the participant's needs and collaborating positively with their families, support people and others in their lives.Keeping accurate and complete records of activities via progress notes.Carrying out and promoting positive routines/duties/activities in a cooperative, respectful and flexible manner, which are meaningful and purposeful to the participant.Following Positive Behaviour Support Plans for individuals.Working as part of a permanent team and being committed to participate in team meetings.Duties may include all aspects of assistance with daily living, including:
Supporting individual participants with personal care.Assisting with domestic tasks such as cooking, household cleaning, and laundry.Supporting participants to appointments and grocery shopping.Supporting participants with provision of medication.Providing community access support to participants in a variety of areas.At Bright Access, we offer:
An Employee Benefits Program.An Employee Assistance Program (EAP).Staff Training opportunities.Online training with Etrainu.Mandatory Requirements include: NDIS Worker Screening Check.Current First Aid Certificate.Current CPR (annual).National Police Children Check (less than 6 months old).Current Working with Children's Check (WWCC).Current Australian Driver's License.Own vehicle with insurance.Manual handling.Administration of medication.Preferred: Industry and/or personal experience will be highly regarded.Certificate IV in Disability or equivalent experience.Experience working with challenging behaviors.Experience working with people with Autism.Flexible availability.Availability to complete sleepover shifts (preferred).Availability to complete Active nights shifts (preferred).Job Type: Casual
Pay: $34.00 – $41.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 38 per week
Benefits: Employee discount.Professional development assistance.Referral program.Schedule: Afternoon shift.Day shift.Evening shift.Morning shift.Night shift.Public holidays.Weekend availability.Supplementary Pay: Penalty rates.Ability to commute/relocate: Traralgon, VIC: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required).Experience: Challenging Behaviours: 1 year (Preferred).Working with people with autism: 1 year (Required).Licence/Certification: First Aid (Preferred).Australian National Police Check (Preferred).Working With Children Check (Preferred).NDIS Worker Screening Check (Preferred).Australian driver's licence (Required).Work Location: In person
Application Deadline: 30/09/2023
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