Position Description
Disability Support Worker
| General Information | |
| Position Title | Disability Support Worker |
| Reports to | Operations Manager |
| Employment Type | Casual |
| Remuneration | Based on SCHADS awards |
| Location | NSW (New South Wales) |
Position Overview:
To look after the physical, emotional, cultural and social needs of the participants using a person-centered approach
To observe and promote the participants’ choice, independence, dignity, privacy, fulfilment and other rights
To create and maintain good professional relationships with participants, their family, friends and other stakeholders
To actively support other Support Workers
To adhere to all regulatory and statutory obligations and Labour Demand policies, procedures and guidelines
Roles and Responsibilities:
Care provision
To provide personal care and support to participants with a wide range of needs, illnesses and disabilities
To know and understand the care and support of the participant
To undertake the tasks detailed in the participants’ Care Plan using a person-centered approach and in the least intrusive way
To encourage the independence and motivation of the participants and not foster dependent behavior
To provide input into the care and participants plans of participants by regularly feeding back to the Disability Services Coordinator/Support Coordinator
To assist participants to wash, bath and shower
To assist participants to dress and undress
To assist participants to look after their skin, teeth, hair and nails
To assist participants with toileting, continence management and personal hygiene
To prepare food and drink for the participants, being aware of the participants’ choice, likes/dislikes, nutritional needs and cultural requirements
To use manual handling equipment safely and correctly
To take responsibility for the safe handling of property and equipment belonging to the participants
To maintain good communication and develop effective working relationships with participants
To provide companionship to the participant, actively talking and listening to them about their interests
To help the participants to maintain contact with their family and friends
To accompany the participants on trips into the community
To ensure as safe as possible the living environment for the participants, whilst respecting the participants’ choice and rights
General
To maintain effective communication and provide regular written participants progress reports to Operations Manager.
To attend and participate in regular Support Worker meetings and any other relevant meetings
To attend in house and external training pertinent to the role of Support Worker
To ensure completed fortnightly timesheets are submitted to the Administration/Rostering on time
To observe all work, health & safety rules and take reasonable care to promote work health and safety of self and others and raise any concerns to the Operations Manager
To aim to ensure everyone has equal treatment and equal access to services and employment
Any other duties requested by Management, which are within the scope of the position
Essential Criteria:
Min Cert III qualifications in aged care, Individual support, Disability, community services, mental health or a relevant field
Demonstrated experience working in the Disability/Aged Care field
Experience or ability to perform personal care work/household duties/social and community participation activities
Fluency in a second language other than English will be an advantage
Drivers License, car and comprehensive car insurance
Use of mobile phone and email correspondence
Current Police and Working with Children Check
First Aid Certificate
Worker Screening Check
Acknowledgement:
I acknowledge that I have read and understood the key performance areas described in this Position Description and agree to carry out my duties to meet these outcomes to the best of my ability. I also understand that at times I may be required to undertake other duties relevant to the position that are not listed in this statement. I have received a copy of this Position Description for my records.
