Disability Support Worker

We are looking for a qualified, fit, fun, gentle and understanding support worker to join our complex care team and provide support to a yound adult male living with AuDHD (Autism and ADHD), PDA (Pathalogical demand avoidance), ODD (Obsessive compulsive disorder) and selective/non-speaking communication. We are seeking to find qualified and experienced disability support workers who are patient, gentle, playful and willing to help build on existing capacity.

About the role:

Approximately 20-24 hours per week

Minimum shift 6 hours, with inactive overnight shift, monday through to sunday.

We run a 7 day roster which may also include relief shifts to cover staff absence.

The right person will ideally be:

• Fit, fun, warm, patient and gentle

• A good understanding of kidney health, healthy eating and following nutrition restrictions and guidelines

• Experienced working with AuDHD, PDA, ODD and selective/non-speaking autism (minimum 2 years experience)

• Comfortable supporting a person through dysregulation and implementing behaviour support strategies

• Understanding of alternative/non-speaking communication and communication differences (echolalia and delayed processing)

• Familiar with PDA-informed, low-demand approaches

• Confident following strategies recommended by the wider care team

• Reliable, respectful and able to build a genuine connection through play and shared interests

• Calm and flexible when things don't go according to plan

Requirements:

• Current Working with Children Check (WWCC)

• NDIS Worker Screening Check

• Minimum Cert 3 in disability support or similar

• Drivers licence, Reliable vehicle & insurance

• Minimum 2 years experience in disability support, complex care or SIL support

• Previous experience supporting children and adults with complex support needs is highly desirable

What the support may involve:

• Assisting with appointments and community access

• Supporting ADLs and everyday routines (meal preperation, morning routine, and evening routine)

• Helping during periods of dysregulation (implementing behaviour support strategies and de-escalation strategies)

• Supporting communication

• Progress note writing, bowel charting, medication charting, incident reports and progress notes

• Helping build confidence and independence

• ENGAGE, facilitate activities and generally having some fun together!

Whats in it for you?

• Ongoing training and support (access to modules: Manual Handling, Medication administration, Infection control, complex care supports and more)
• Portable long service leave
• Competative pay rates
• Support from the surrounding allied health team
• longer shifts with inactive sleepovers

All staff working to support the participant will be required to undergo client specific training prior to engaging with the client directly.

If this role is of interest to you, and your background and experience meets the requirements outlined in this advert, please apply now.

Alternatively, you can email us with your resume and the subject: Greenvale to [email protected]