Residential Support Worker
Be responsible for providing holistic care to Lady Lawley Cottage clients. Located in Cottesloe and Perth metro area.
Summary about this job
Aged & Disability Support
Company: Australian Red Cross
Location: Perth
Work type: Part Time
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Phone: +61-3-5743-4086
Fax: +61-8-3412-4113
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Detail information about job Residential Support Worker. Terms and conditions vacancy
• 5 part time, ongoing roles available
• Cottesloe and Perth metro area
Who are we
Australian Red Cross is part of the world’s largest humanitarian organisation. Our aim is to improve the lives of the most vulnerable people in Australia and across our region.
About the role
Provide the highest standard of personal care, social and recreational activity needs of clients and act as an advocate for clients, to identify their rights and represent their own needs. You will also maintain an environment designed to empower people with disabilities through good communication and promoting independence. You will also comply with infection control policies and procedures, ensure accurate and timely record keeping in line with policy and procedures and attend all required in service training programs directed by the Program Manager and Senior Manager Lady Lawley Cottage.
What you will bring
• Demonstrated experience providing quality services and maintaining an environment to empower people with disabilities
• Demonstrated experience providing household duties remove this please personal care, managing challenging behaviours and prioritising workloads for effective outcomes
• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to the rights of people with disabilities
• Proven ability to work co-operatively within a team and maintain good working relationships
• Demonstrated ability to be an advocate for clients and support community participation
A working with children check, relevant experience in the disability sector, Laboratory screening tests for immunology against childhood diseases, Current Driver’s Licence and senior First Aid qualification is mandatory for this role.
Benefits
Be part of one of the largest humanitarian organisations and know that the work that you do will help improve outcomes for vulnerable people. Red Cross offers generous salary packaging benefits and flexible working arrangements.
For further enquiries please contact Laurie Abbott on 08 9318 2160.
Closing date: 8.55AM AEST, 31 July 2018
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