Female Disability Support Worker (Casual)

We have several Female Support Worker job opportunities in the wider Perth area (North, South, West, East).

• Job Description
• Provide assistance with home personal care including : showering; grooming; toileting; continence aids and meal preparation and making sure that are dressed well to go out for shopping or other activities
• Provide support with mobility including standing by to assist if required, transferring in and out of bed / chair / car and hoist transfers
• Support participant, if competent, to manage their medications by prompting or administrating medications, follow medication policy and procedures and medication requirements as stated in the participant's care plan
• Provide Domestic assistance in the participant's home including : cleaning, vacuuming, mopping, dusting, re-organizing, tidying, laundry, linen changes and unaccompanied shopping as directed
• Provide Social Support including : playing games, talking about area of interest, taking the participant shopping or to local areas for social outing
• Promote independence and ensure person centered care is fostered by offering choice and control to the participant whilst in their home
• Observe, document and accurately report to the Manager any matters regarding the consumers physical, mental and social wellbeing
• Ensure individual rights of participants and primary carers are protected and respected.
• Ensure incidents or complaints are reported immediately and follow the instructions of the supervisor
• Document any hazards or changes to usual care in the participant's home file.
• Ensure safe working environments are provided for employees, volunteers, contractors and visitors
• Model compliance with relevant legislation, professional standards, policies, procedures and instructions
• Ensure that all risk, hazards and incidents are investigated, and adequate controls applied
• Consult with team members on safety and health matters
• Refer to each participant's individual support plan to follow actions
• Comply with the company's Employee handbook
• Provide companionship and support during daily activities
• Work with a team of health professionals, family, friends and carers to implement a program of support
• Job Type
• Casual

Pay : $33.96 - $43.08 per hour

Schedule :

Shift work

Work Location : In person