Home Community Support Worker

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of individuals with disabilities? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you. We are looking for dedicated Home Community Support Workers to provide high-quality, person-centered support to NDIS Participants. Your role will be crucial in helping them achieve their goals, enhance their quality of life, and improve their physical and mental health.

• Key Responsibilities

As a Home Community Support Worker, your responsibilities will include :

• Individualised Support
• Providing a range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of NDIS Participants, such as housekeeping, grooming, toileting, meal preparation, medication management, and more.
• Knowledge and Care
• Demonstrating an understanding of health and well-being, cultural plans, transition plans, and behavior support plans. You will also be knowledgeable about protocols regarding restrictive practices and medication requirements.
• Community Inclusion
• Assisting Participants in participating in community activities and services based on their preferences and abilities. You will help them establish and maintain relationships and interests.
• Communication
• Providing regular feedback to the Home and Community Support Manager regarding issues that require follow-up. This includes matters related to Participants, their families, external supports, fellow employees, and community access activities.
• Compliance
• Adhering to UFC's Code of Conduct, policies, and Quality Management System procedures to ensure the highest standards of care and support.
• Safety and Wellbeing
• Demonstrating a strong commitment to the safety and well-being of yourself, Participants, and others in the work environment.
• About You

You will thrive and succeed in our team by bringing the following experience to this position :

• Certificate III or IV in individual supports (aged care, disability or home and community services)
• Drivers License and vehicle
• Experience working within the Home Care environment
• Ability to meet deadlines, work with mínimal supervision and pressure.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and a demonstrated ability to write clear case notes.
• Understanding of WHS procedures
• Desirable
• Qualification in community services, disability, mental health or related field
• Qualifications in nursing, assistant nursing or registered nurse
• Manual Handling
• Experience working with CALD clients
• Complex care
• Dementia care
• Mental Health first aid
• Certificate IV in mental health
• Trauma informed care
• Mental health awareness and sensitivity training
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (obtained from Service NSW)
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Unrestricted Australian Driver's License and vehicle with Comprehensive Insurance