Disability Support Worker
Job No:
SDP40243
Location:
Cleveland
We are seeking active, caring, calm-natured and reliable independent female Support Workers to become part of a close-knit team of support workers. We promote a friendly workplace where you will be valued and are actively playing a part in making a difference to a young woman’s life on a daily basis.
This position is providing in-home and community support to a 38 year old woman in Cleveland with severe and permanent intellectual disability and Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy. Mobility is impaired, so a wheelchair and walking aid is required both inside and outside of the home.
The individual is a vibrant and active young woman who flourishes socially, loves being part of group activities and socialising with her friends and family. She loves to have fun and laugh with people and enjoys those who fully engage with her.
You will be assisting with:
- In-home support
- Meal preparation
- Home and cleaning duties
- Managing complex and challenging behaviours
- 1:1 assistance with activities and programs
- Transport and community access (in participants own car).
- Transport to appointments
- Administration tasks
- Shopping
Previous experience with intellectual and physical disabilities would be highly regarded, but not essential. Full training will be provided. Empathy and understanding towards the disabilities of the individual is a key requirement.
Shifts:
- Day shifts 9-4pm
- Sleepover shifts 4pm Overnight to 9am following day
- Flexibility / adaptability to fill in shifts when other workers are on leave
* 1-4 Shifts available per week depending on applicant's availability*
The successful applicant will:
- Be adaptable, observant and proactive
- Be motivating and positive
- Have an understanding of/experience with behaviours
- Have the ability to work autonomously and efficiently
- Have a person-centered approach
- Use reflective practice and be open to feedback
- Use common sense
- Maintain a high standard of cleanliness
- Able to adhere to routine
- Be active, fun, lively and very interactive
- Be capable of following instructions
- Have valid driver license
- Have Disability Worker Screening, current senior First Aid & CPR
- Non-smoker
- Be reliable and have flexible availability - shifts available will be Wednesday, Friday and some Sunday’s with possible sleepovers.
- Be able to commit to a minimum of 12 months
To apply, please include your current resume and a cover letter addressing the specifics of the position. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.