Disability Support Worker / Residential Care Officer

Ongoing work in the Sydney Region

Support workers wanted in Western Sydney, Sydney’s Northwest, and Eastern Suburbs.

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:

To provide support and information to clients, guidance on emotional, recreational, health or other social welfare matters.

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:

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

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.

To ensure monitoring and reporting on the progress of clients

Assisting in serving meals and performing any other housekeeping duties that are required.

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

To work cooperatively and effectively with a range of professionals and services to enhance client care.

To liaise with the community and local support groups or networks to encourage activities and training for people with disability.

To educate clients’ behavioural standards by compiling disciplinary reports and assisting in the implementation of any required remedial measures.

Maintaining contemporary professional conduct, maturity and commitment to ongoing professional development

Participate inaction-based research and implement outcomes in clinical practice

To identify the needs of clients and manage an approach to health service delivery

Demonstrate the use of initiative and ability to priorities work and time management skills

To work in a safe manner in accordance with Work Health and Safety

Comply with relevant legislation, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.

Understandingof 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 2 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

Casual role available – may lead to full-time hours based on availability and performance.

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.