DISABILITY AND HOMECARE WORKER - Autism and Challenging Behaviours - Wynnum Qld

Summary about this job

Detail information about job DISABILITY AND HOMECARE WORKER - Autism and Challenging Behaviours - Wynnum Qld. Terms and conditions vacancy

About the business and the role

Ablecare is currently seeking staff ( casual and part time ), working on a fixed/ flexible roster to support clients in their own homes

• Supported Accommodation 
• Support clients with Autism, Challenging Behaviours and Intellectual Impairment
• Assisting with Showering and Toileting
• Dressing Assistance
• Homecare duties - cooking , cleaning
• Domestic Assistance - Bed making, washing
• Community access and skills development 

It is desirable that the successful applicant demonstrates and Understands:

• Good Communication skills
• Professional Boundaries
• Non Smoking Environment
• Respect for decisions and ability to take direction from the client.

Job tasks and responsibilities

The duties of staff in direct care and disability support work includes personal care assistance, implementing specific care and supporting clients. Home care duties are also part of the role including cooking, cleaning and assisting with transport.

Work can be varied and is determined by the support needs of the individual person with a disability and their decision makers/ family.  This could include

• Personal care support ( showering, hoisting, toileting, dressing)
• Domestic assistance ( cooking, cleaning, shopping )
• Transport assistance ( driving a van with wheelchair hoist and organising appointments )
• Community access and recreation activities
• Running group or individual skills development/ learning and lifestyle activities
• Allied health assistance and therapy programme activities
• Medical health support ( Medication assistance, doctors appointments )
• Behavioural Support

Skills and experience

You will need to have or be willing to obtain the following skills / experience and qualifications:

• Disability support in a variety of settings
• Excellent communication skills
• Specific skills relevant to a client group ie
  • Adults with a Disability and
  • Behavioural support - intellectual disability, challenging behaviour
  • Community Access and Vocational Support

Essential Requirements :

You will also be required to have ( or obtain - we are able to provide further information and assistance to successful applicants )

• Bluecard and YellowCard Clearances ( Qld )
• National Police Clearance
• Current Queensland Drivers Licence and Vehicle
• Own telephone 
• Persons with an ABN ( Australian Business Number as a sole trader ) are welcome to apply as independent workers.

As part of this role the following training may be available as RPL or Flexible Format of Training:

• Certificate 3 in Individual Support - ( funding and training available for eligible applicants) and or 
• Certificate 4 in Allied Health Assistance ( funding and training available for eligible applicants ) specialisations in Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech, Nutrition, Podiatry and Rehabilitation available.
• For Co-ordination work : Diploma of Business or Community Co-ordination and Participation - NDIS specialisation electives

For eligibility information please discuss with the recruitment staff at the time of interview

Job benefits and perks

This is your opportunity to improve your career prospects for the NDIS rollout in Brisbane and Sunshine Coast . Build a strong and financially rewarding career - for yourself and your family.

Salary sacrifice benefits and subsidised professional development training are available for permanent and part time roles.

As part of the selection process we will be holding a recruitment assessment centre / information sessions in relation to the work role and scope.  During this interview process applicants will be required to demonstrate their competencies in the areas relevant to the role.

IMMEDIATE START FOR THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT

Complete your application by sending your resume to us and completing the online application -
https://www.research.net/r/Standard_Response

We look forward to receiving your application !