Disability Support Worker / Residential Care Officer

Ongoing work in the North Sydney Area

Job Description

To ensure the provision and supervision of premium quality care for people with intellectual and / or physical disability in the community, group housing and or institutions.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• intellectual disability,
• physical disability (paraplegic, quadriplegic, amputee, etc.)
• neuromuscular disorder (such as cerebral palsy)
• sensory impairment (deaf, blind)
• brain injury (frontal lobe or temporal lobe syndrome)
• spinal cord injury
• autism spectrum disorder
• neurological condition (epilepsy, narcolepsy)
• degenerative condition (muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis)
• Dementia (Korsakoff’s syndrome, Alzheimer's)
• Chronic Mental Health condition (schizophrenia, bi-polar disorder)
• Acute health conditions and/or trauma
• Alcohol and other addictions
• Forensic history
• Social disadvantage and/or complex needs

1. To provide support and information to clients, guidance on emotional, recreational, health or other social welfare matters.
2. To support a diverse range of clients, assessing clients' needs and planning, developing and implementing educational, training and support programs who may have the following:
3. Help in supervision of residents within their community, in home or in a group home and assist in social and living skills and training to encourage independency in the community.
4. To ensure monitoring and reporting on the progress of clients
5. Assisting in serving meals and performing any other housekeeping duties that are required.
6. To be able to perform independently with people with disabilities on a one-to-one basis encouraging clients to develop personal, community and social relationships
7. To work cooperatively and effectively with a range of professionals and services to enhance client care.
8. To liaise with the community and local support groups or networks to encourage activities and training for people with disability.
9. To educate clients’ behavioural standards by compiling disciplinary reports and assisting in the implementation of any required remedial measures.
10. Maintaining contemporary professional conduct, maturity and commitment to ongoing professional development
11. Participate inaction-based research and implement outcomes in clinical practice
12. To identify the needs of clients and manage an approach to health service delivery
13. Demonstrate the use of initiative and ability to priorities work and time management skills
14. To work in a safe manner in accordance with Work Health and Safety
15. Comply with relevant legislation, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
16. Understanding of and commitment to continuous quality improvements

Essential Requirements:

• The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Diploma, Certificate in Disabilities or higher qualification, or at least 3 years relevant experience. In some instances, relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification
• Up to date First Aid Certificate
• Valid Working with Children’s Check
• Up to date Australian Federal Police Check
• NDIS Worker Screening Check

Essential Skills:

• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to liaise with clients, families / carers and staff.
• Ability to adapt to changes
• Organisational skills including time and case load management
• Computer literate

Global Disability and Health Care Service:

Global Disability & Health Care Services is a leader in Disability, Community and Health Staffing Services. Established in Sydney, Global Disability and Health Care Services has been providing quality Support Workers for 20 years to Public and Private Hospitals, State Government, Non-Government Organisations and Private care.