Disability Support Worker / Registered Nurse (Casual)

Ø Support clients to participate in age appropriate activities and tasks including employment, in home support and community access.

Ø Support clients to access activities and outings in the community.

Ø Provide direct assistance to each client in accordance with their service plan and as directed

Ø Work in accordance with the medication administration policy, work health and safety procedures and client right's policies including privacy and confidentiality.

Ø Monitor the safety and well-being of the clients and report any concerns to the Manager.

Ø Ensure completion of appropriate documentation. Relevant information on support provided is to be recorded in client notes and communication book as required.

Ø Participate in the Lifestyle Service Planning process for individual clients and monitor outcomes.

Ø Work with clients, family/ carers, relevant case managers and other professionals to support the client's individual goals.

Ø In conjunction with other members of staff assist in developing, implementing and evaluating training and behaviour programs to attain identified individual goals.

Ø Ensure that all programming undertaken is appropriately maintained, documented and reviewed.

Ø Assume the role of key worker for designated clients, including the preparation of a monthly report on client progress.

Ø Liaise extensively with other staff to ensure the overall smooth and consistent running of the service.

Ø Report regularly to manager

Ø Actively contribute to a team environment through open communication, participation in regular staff meetings, planning processes and policy review.

Ø Provide back up and support to other staff, as necessary.

Ø Participate in Performance Development meetings to identify ongoing training and support opportunities.

Ø Notify the service if you are unable to work your rostered shifts, with as much notice as possible.

Ø Contribute to Case reviews with Employment Consultants and Facilitators.

Ø Take reasonable care for his or her own health and safety

Ø Take reasonable care that his/her acts or omissions do not adversely affect the health and safety of other persons.

Ø Report any quality and safety incident or hazards at work to their Manager or Supervisor.

Ø Carry out their roles and responsibilities as detailed in the relevant policies and processes.

Ø Keep them self fully informed of the contents of the NDIS system and apply it to daily work

Ø Proactively supporting clients’ independence and social connections while promoting positive health & wellbeing.

Ø Checking, preparing, and administering all medications in accordance with state legislation and organisational policies and procedures

Ø Providing care and support to clients in line with their personalised care plans.

Ø Work in line with the positive behaviour support plan developed for the NDIS participants by the positive behaviours support practitioner.

Ø Participate in trainings provided by the RNs and positive behaviour support practitioners,

Pay: $45.28 – $50.61 per hour

Expected hours: 15.0 – 20.0 per week

Benefits:

• Travel reimbursement

Work Location: In person