Disability Support Staff - Perth, Australia - Disability Empowerment and Support Foundation

Disability Empowerment and Support Foundation

Verified Company

Perth, Australia

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Olivia Brown

beBee Recruiter

Description

Introduction:

Disability Empowerment and Support Foundation (DESF)

DESF a registered charitable organsation, provides staff to various SIL Support Providers in WA for various services from administration to disability support workers.

Description:

Currently we require Disability Support Workers

The position is responsible for ensuring all Participant support, compliance & documentation requirements are met, and the services provided are in-line with the allocated SIL Provider's Policy and Procedures

The specific objectives of this role:

To enable the SIL Provider to deliver high quality services to eligible NDIS Participants ensuring they have opportunities to develop and maintain a valued lifestyle as per their individual plan.

Day to day operations that assist the SIl Provider's management in the ongoing care and support outcomes, through the provision of required supports to the Participants

Job Role listed below but not limited to

Assist people with a disability to undertake activities as per their plan.

Provide supports in a courteous, professional, and timely manner.

Ensure a safe environment and that participants are free from any forms of abuse and harassment.

Support and actively encourage the person's participation in decision making about their own program.

Support a person with their medication or other medical and adhere to the Provider's policies and procedures and instructions from medical practitioners.

Assist with all areas of personal care including feeding, bathing, toileting, and grooming.

Assist with participant's mobility including transfers/hoisting etc, Physical support and assistance to participate in activities.

Provide support external to the home such as transport for shopping, outing, appointments, and meal preparations within the Provider's expectations.

Provide compassionate and effective supports without employing unsanctioned restrictive practices.

Identify and report any restrictive practices and report to the Provider's Representative and your DESF manager

Provide support in alignment with the Participant's Behaviour Support Plan.

Be aware of and sensitive to the needs of people who are from an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background and assist them with their integration and ongoing support.

Carry out the Administration Tasks as per the Provider's requirements but not limited to:
Complete Progress notes

Update Communication books

Complete Shift reports

Update Medication forms ad charts

Complete Vehicle logs

Enter Timesheets

Food Purchases

Any other required documentation

Skills and Experiences:

To work in the Industry it is Mandatory to obtain

NDIS Screening Certificate (this has replaced a Police Clearance)

Required before placement:
(We may be able to assist in obtaining the following)

First Aid,

CPR,

Manual Handling

Medication Administration.

Preferred:

Minimum of Cert III or IV in Individual Support

Experience working with providing daily supports.

Demonstrated capability in carrying out tasks for a growing organisation

Effective and excellent communication, interpersonal & time management skills

Ability to problem solve, prioritise, and complete work related tasks.

Ability to establish effective and professional working relationships with others.

Skills applicable to recording and managing data, information.

Understanding of Policies and Procedures & Continuous Improvement.

Understanding Work Health & Safety principles and ensuring these are applied it in the workplace.

Current WA Drivers Licence