Disability Support Worker/ Aged care support worker
Looking for compassionate and professional Support workers who will be involved in the following:
Active client engagement by establishing and maintaining effective communication with them to positively support their skills and learning and to develop further independence in daily tasks and participation in community engagement.
Assist clients to manage their mental health - thoughts, feelings and behaviours – through therapeutic forms of management and intervention that transfer to client growth in assumed personal responsible and effective self-management.
Good example in providing ‘best practice’ quality mental health care to the satisfaction of clients, their families, colleagues, and NDIS.
Administer correct medication as allowable within role and closely monitor behaviour and mood changes and be alert for side-effects and possible need for medication review – arrange with GP or specialist as seems necessary.
Manage emergency behavioural mental health situations and be available to assist other staff in that regard.
Assist the clients in all aspects of Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as to shower, maintain hygiene, dressing and grooming.
. maintain home tidy and to a good standard of cleanliness. . assist with mobility and support/equipment and transport needs . prepare and serve meals and other refreshments as and when required. . assist client self-advocacy and advocate on their behalf as needed.
Respond to client care needs and safety in any emergency situations.
Complete Incident Reports as necessary.
Maintain effective communication in the workplace.
Have own vehicle to support in community engagement of clients, or attendance for appointments - use own vehicle, client’s, or other responsibly and in compliance with driver’s licensing, vehicle registration, and comprehensive motor vehicle insurance requirements.
Carry out other tasks as assigned.
Job Type: Casual Pay: $34.98 – $40.00 per hour Expected hours: 8 – 38 per week Schedule: