Exciting opportunity for a passionate and driven disability professional to join a dynamic service provider as a Disability Support Worker! Work alongside a highly experienced and modern team who highly value being an employer of choice. We provide a great company culture and adapt practical approaches.We genuinely care and are passionate about providing high quality supports for people with disability while providing the best customer service in the sector.We value a good work culture, appreciate our people by putting them first and create a work environment that celebrates teamwork and encourages individuality.You could be the next great addition to our team at Southport Day Program!Requirements:Team playerTypical availability 8am-4pm Monday-Friday with weekend work availableMain Responsibilities:Adjust your approach to meet participant''s needs, preferences and prioritiesRecord keeping as per the organisation''s requirementsAssisting people to perform important daily activitiesFacilitating daily personal hygiene and dressing tasksPerforming home-based tasks such as food preparation and houseworkUndertaking tasks outside the home such as shoppingSupporting various programs of social activitiesWork with both participant and their important people to understand how they are involvedReview all relevant notes and support plan informationUnderstand participant and worker rightsSupport participant to express views, raise concerns, report complaints and incidentsMaximise participant''s control and confidenceEscalate to your supervisor any situation when the participant is at riskPromote independence and choiceNever use restrictive practice unless approved and trained in the practiceQualification and other Requirements:Current NDIS Worker Screening and WWCC (if required)First Aid CertificateDrivers LicenseReliable and comprehensively insured vehicleNew Worker NDIS Induction ModuleClear Police CheckSmartphoneA formal certificate may not be required if the individual has relevant experience and skills recommended qualifications Certificate III in Individual Support, Mental Health, Aged Care, Community Services, Disability Work or similar.Experiences:Preferred minimum six months relevant experienceExperience supporting people with disabilityDemonstrated continuing professional developmentUse of equipment related to personal and work safetyPromoted participant''s choice and independenceSupported participants in hygiene practicesSkills:Verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work with various ages, cultures and ability levelsAbility to build rapport and trust with clientsAbility to use Microsoft Office suite of programs and other computer systems for record-keepingExcellent problem solving and conflict management skillsAbility to work as part of a team and maintain good working relationships #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Disability Support Workers