Disability Support Worker Jobs in Australia

Disability Support Worker - Carrum DownsAre you a dedicated and caring individual, passionate about making a difference in the lives of people with disability? Are you seeking an employment opportunity with an employer that prioritises the well-being, safety, and professional development of its staff? We are seeking Disability Support Workers in Carrum Downs, Victoria.Our customer is a lady in her 60's, in a local Aged Care Facility, who is verbal and living with an ABI (following a stroke), dementia, diabetes, hypertension and has full dependancy on her electric wheelchair. She and her family are looking for confident support workers, who can plan ahead of time and come up with capacity-building and goal-orientated community access activities. Shifts from Monday to Sunday, between the hours of 10.30am to 2.30pm.Our organisation values its employees and is committed to promoting a positive and inclusive workplace culture. We believe that every individual, regardless of their abilities, deserves the opportunity to live a fulfilling and independent life.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to : Providing hands-on support and care to individuals with physical and neurological disabilities.Assisting individuals with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, meal preparation, medication administration, and household tasks.Promoting independence and facilitating community participation.Following personalised care plans to meet the unique needs of each individual.Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care and support.Maintaining accurate and timely documentation of care provided and reporting any changes in individual's needs.Adhering to all safety protocols and guidelines to guarantee a safe working environment for yourself and the people we support.You must have or have the ability to obtain : First Aid and CPR certification.NDIS Worker Screening CheckPolice CheckWorking with Children's CheckYou must have : The ability to communicate effectively with individuals with disability, their families, and other stakeholders such as OT's, Physio's etc.Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive and professional relationships with the people we support.The ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think on your feet in challenging situations.Flexibility to work various shifts including weekends, evenings, and holidays.If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of people with disability, meet the requirements outlined above, and think you would be a good fit for this lovely lady, we would love to hear from you.#J-18808-Ljbffr