August 22, 2024

NT Respite Care Plus

Katherine

FULL TIME

Personal Care Assistant - House Team Leader

About us
NT Respite Care Plus is a Katherine-based family run business dedicated to being a trusted service provider with the NDIS who delivers high quality services and advocates for children and people with a disability to accomplish their life goals.
Operating since 2018 our aim is to support individuals who are vulnerable and in need by virtue of living with a disability to exercise choice and control over their lives.
We are looking for permanent full-time Personal Care Assistant - House Team Leader (PCA/HL). The position of the PCA/HL is a higher duties role of a Personal Care Assistant. The PCA/HL acts as a point person in the house of assignment whilst major fulfilling the role of a personal care assistant. Annual salary ranges from $75,000 to $85,000 relevant to their qualifications and demonstrated experience.
Schedule:

Shift work
Weekend availability

Qualifications & experience

Minimum Certificate III equivalent in Individual Support or related disability support/community service. Diploma equivalent degree is desirable.
minimum 1-year Personal Care experience in a disability sector.
Current First Aid Certificate
Unrestricted Driver’s License
Cleared NDIS Worker Screening
Cleared Police Check.

Key responsibilities
Service provision:

Support client engagement in community activities which will enhance quality of life through the provision of person-centric care
Rapport and relationship building with clients so that they will be more engaged in a range of educational and recreational activities.
Work cooperatively with the coordinator of services in developing effective communication and productive relationship with clients.
Provision of care in line with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Code of Conduct and in compliance with the NDIS quality and safeguard commission.
Supervise or provide a wide range of personal care services to clients under limited supervision either individually or as part of a team of the part of the delivery of disability services.
Support clients' goals and aspirations whilst maintaining an environment free from abuse, neglect, exploitation, and other misconduct

Collaboration:

Work with relevant team to develop person-centred approach for clients
Participate in case reviews to determine the needs and wellbeing of the client
Attend staff meetings, operations meetings, and other relevant stakeholders meetings as required.

Record keeping and administrative task:

Monitor clients' wellbeing and progress reporting
Perform administrative duties
Regular house audit reporting and compliance to any other report required.

Team management:

Supervise disability support workers (DSW) to ensure clients are provided with support and service that are in line with the NDIS Code of Conduct, quality and safety, and relevant company policies and procedure
Regular coaching and feedback to DSW in the team
Promptness in coaching PCA when required to ensure support is given immediate or if performance or behavior needs to be managed as soon as possible.

Summary of role requirements: