August 27, 2024

LEAP Occupational Therapy

Devonport

FULL TIME

Disability Support Worker

Full Time

Devonport & North West

Closes: January 2, 2030

Award: The Social Community Home Care & Disability Services Industry Award 2010
Reports to: Team Leader and Residential Support Manager
Position overview:
To provide clients with a high-quality support that meets their individual needs, promoting increased independence, function, quality of life and community participation in line with their individual goals and aspirations.
We are currently recruiting for locations that require sleepover and wake shifts, if you are unable to meet these requirements, your application may be declined at this time.

Essential duties and responsibilities

FUNCTION

TASK DESCRIPTION

VALUES IN ACTION

Ensure a positive service culture is always adhered to
Aspire to client service excellence
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives
Be punctual and correctly attired for work
All staff of Leap Occupational Therapy are expected to follow the company’s Code of Conduct.

SKILLS

Highly productive and functioning member of the team
Work well independently and as part of a team, completing assignments and tasks accurately, within compliance guidelines.
Display enthusiasm, professionalism, and compassion

Appropriate certificate/experience to work with the participants supported by Leap Occupational Therapy.

TASKS

Assist participants to achieve their identified goals
Follow programs developed for each individual client
Ensure client needs are met
Support clients to become valued members of their community
Identify risks and deal with these as per company policies
Communicate with participants their families and management in an appropriate manner
Follow daily task lists ensuring each environment is safe and clean
Keep management informed of any incidents and issues that may arise in a timely manner
Attend rostered training and meetings
Support clients to manage medication within the policies and procedures
Undertake routine office duties involving filing, recording, checking, and balancing of accounts, invoices, orders, stores requisitions and maintenance of an existing records system.
Assist clients with personal care including but not limited to assistance with continence aids, showering, toileting and grooming.
Assist clients to maintain their home including all aspects of domestic duties around the home.

WORKPLACE HEALTH & SAFETY

Understand Workplace Health and Safety responsibilities and ensure procedures are followed for reporting hazards, incidents, and injuries
Maintain personal hygiene and grooming and wear appropriate clothing
Be aware of fire and emergency procedures
Ensure all WHS related Policies and Procedures are always upheld
All employees must be aware of the relevant legislation regarding workplace safety. Employees must take responsibility for their own health and safety and that of others in the workplace.

Work environment
Supported Independent Living, client residence, community, other as required.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential (Including qualifications / licences)

- Working with Vulnerable People Certificate
- Current National Police Certificate
- Current Drivers’ Licence
- Current First Aid certificate
Knowledge of the Tasmanian Disability Services Act 2012 and the National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013