Disability Support Worker
Casual
$34
-
$43
(
Hourly rate
)
Job Description
Chosen Family provides a community-centric ecosystem with services that are: multicultural, flexible and enriching to all. Our community continues to reimagine how our services will create platforms of equality, inclusion and belonging. Our services are projects of our co labored efforts that have trauma informed practice and person-centered values weaved into them. Our services will promote a culture of acceptance and inclusion where you are embraced fully. Our awareness of the interconnectedness of our humanity means we strive to build your capacity to live independently. By honoring your intersectional humanity, we love and honor ourselves in return.
What We are looking for:
We are currently looking to put together a strong team of individuals that are willing to go above and beyond for our community, each other and our clients. We specifically are looking for experienced staff. You will also be required to drive and thus a current driver's license is also essential.
Responsibilities of the role
1. Supporting clients to live an active lifestyle and participate in their community through the delivery of a range of person-centered programs and engagement.
2. Creative and engaging with people from diverse backgrounds, gender expressions, personalities and culture.
3. Utilizing positive behavior strategies, person-centered approach & a trauma informed lens.
4. Assist and support clients with personal, hygiene care, meal preparation, medication management, community access and appointments.
5. Maintenance of progress notes and good record-keeping.
6. Sound computer, written and verbal communication skills.
7. Transferrable skills in providing care and compassion to others.
8. Have the ability to support others with personal care and domestic duties in a respectful way.
What you need to succeed:
1. An updated resume
2. A Working with children’s check
3. A NDIS worker check
4. Police check if you have any
5. All your qualifications
6. Inform me of your current location
7. Driver’s License
8. VISA details (if applicable)
9. NDIS Worker Orientation Module – Worker Orientation Module ‘Quality, Safety and You’ NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission (ndiscommission.gov.au)
10. Prior experience with High Behavior participants is not essential however will be beneficial to working with us.
