Support Worker - Disability Services Pilbara

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Growing team National not-for profit business . Casual Support Workers required to join our disability services team in Pilbara Region. Apply today!

Summary about this job

Aged & Disability Support

Company: Lifestyle Solutions

Location: Port Hedland, Karratha & Pilbara

Work type: Casual/Vacation

Salary: n\a

Phone: +61-3-1363-9826

Fax: +61-8-8467-5525

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Detail information about job Support Worker - Disability Services Pilbara. Terms and conditions vacancy

  • Growing team
  • National not-for profit business

Lifestyle Solutions has grown to become one of the major leaders and innovators in the Community Services sector in Australia. We are a Nationally accredited Not for Profit organisation with a rapidly growing workforce of 2,000 passionate and talented people who are committed to providing person centered, flexible and responsive support services for our community. The key to our success lies in our dedication to delivering person centered solutions, to equality and social justice and outcomes that are important for each individual. We are passionate about partnering with people to develop support systems which reflect their individuality, interests, vision and culture.

 We have an exciting opportunity for experienced local Support Workers to join our Disability Services team working with the People We Support in Pilbara Region Western Australia. As a Support Worker you will be enthusiastic, flexible and have a resilient attitude.  You will be experienced in providing person centered support for people living with a disability in our community and will actively support our people to develop key lifestyle skills such as cooking & cleaning, and help them to engage with their local community and day services. You will be responsible for the provision of personal care and hygiene, as well as ensuring that all the day to day care needs of the people we support are met.  

You will be responsible for:

  • Ensuring the environment remains at a high quality standard (safe and hygienic) and resources are maintained
  • Creating strategies to support and develop life skills - Personal care, health and hygiene
  • Confidence and professionalism in your ability to provide personal care
  • Ensure day to day care needs are met for the people we support
  • Follow clear routines, structure and positive support practices and strategies
  • Transport and Community Access - encouraging hobbies and outings
  • Cooking and Cleaning of the house and environment (all domestic duties)
  • Incident management - follow policy and procedure managing incidents and writing reports
  • Must be available to work a 7 day roster with a combination of shifts including mornings, afternoons, night shift, weekends and public holidays

 To be the successful candidate you will need to meet the following essential criteria:

  • Certificate 3 or 4 in Disability, Youth Work, Welfare, Community Services, Mental Health and any other related courses 
  • Experience with Challenging behaviours, Autism Support, Suicide Prevention and may have obtained a Mental Health First Aid
  • Knowledge and experience with the Community networks 
  • Ability to be flexible within your complex work environment as part of a team and an individual
  • High experience and understanding with evasive behaviours and of concern
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills 
  • Police Check Clearance (Cleared)
  • A current drivers licence
  • A current First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain one

 Any further information please call Eliza on 0417 447 784 during business hours ONLY 

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we will be actively shortlisting during the advertising period and reserve the right to close this advert prior to the advertised date.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We welcome, actively support and promote the employment of people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTI, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds and other diversity groups.

As part of our process selected applicants will be required to undergo employment screening and probity checks prior to commencing.

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