Disability Support Worker

ABOUT US;

GOCare is a growing organisation who supports a wide range of people with a disability to achieve their goals and reach their fullest potential in the table lands , Atherton and surrounding areas.

We offer the following programs to NDIS participants;

• Individual supports
• Residential care (SIL)
• Respite
• Day services
• Holidays

OUR MISSION; is to develop the potential of our employees through opportunities, initiative

and training within our organisation in order to add value and enrich their lives, to therefore

in rich the lives of those who we support.

We at GOCare aim to place its people above all else by recognising the significance and

importance in both our participants and of the team that supports them.

THE POSITION;

Supporting people with a disability through daily living activities, personal care, skills development, community access and reaching support plan goals.

DO YOU HAVE

• A Current Driver’s License with Current Registration and Comprehensive Car Insurance
• A Current Working With Children’s Check ( blue card )
• A NDIS Screening Check ( Yellow Card)
• Work Authorisation for Australia
• Minimum cert III in individual supports Disability

ARE YOU WILLING TO ATTAIN

• A Current Level II First Aid Certificate
• CPR

Specific Duties: Work collaboratively with participants to provide person centered active support in accordance with participant’s individual needs and goals, GoCare Support Services’ Policies and Procedures, Legislation and industry guidelines e.g. NDIS Practice Standards, Child Safety Standards, NDIS Code of Conduct, Zero Tolerance, please refer to the attached links.

• Support, engage and motivate participants in the activities of daily living to promote independence, inclusion and capacity building.
• This includes participant centered decision making, house hold duties, meal preparation and assistance, attending appointments, educational and workplace opportunities, community and recreation activities.
• Provide personal care according to individual needs in a manner that demonstrates respect of participants’ rights, privacy, identity, culture, gender and sexual orientation, please refer to the GoCare website Gocss.com.au for each policy.
• Promote and support friendships and social connections.
• Observe and respond flexibly to participants’ changing needs. Provide a safe environment for participants.
• Take appropriate action where any participant is experiencing discrimination, exploitation, neglect, abuse or violence, ensuring to escalate any concerns to the appropriate team leader or manager.
• Communicate with participants in a way that is clear, inclusive, respectful and to the individual needs of the participants.
• Provide supports according to the participants individualised support plans. Provide high complex care, including manual handling, and high intensity supports according to individual needs, training and personalised plans. Use mechanical aids and equipment (e.g. hoists, slings and slide sheets), as applicable to assist with mobility and transfers of residents/participants.
• Administer medication in accordance with GoCare Support Services policies and procedures.
• Promote and encourage good health, nutrition and wellbeing for each participant.  Support participants to ‘speak up’ particularly in regard to concerns, complaints and incidents (self-advocacy).
• Completion of domestic duties as required, within each of the programs/ locations managed by GoCare Support Services.  Ensure and maintain a safe and hygienic work environment in accordance with WH&S standards.
• Ensure workplace risks are reported and contribute to a high level of infection control, including utilizing appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Ensure all participant documentation is completed in an accurate and timely manner, ensure the occurrence of an ‘Incident’ is reported to the appropriate team leader, manager or on-call service before the before the end of the shift.
• Corresponding paperwork such as an incident report must also be completed by end of the shift.
• Establish and maintain professional working relationships and effective communication, to ensure high quality of service delivery.
• Develop cooperative, trusted and respectful working relationships with the participant’s support team. This may include family, friends, advocates, allied health professionals, paid supports and mainstream or community services.
• Communicate to the program team leader any changes to residents/participants’ support needs. Participate in the development and review of participant supports and documentation such as participant snapshots.
• Participate in supervisions, development, training and attend meetings as required.
• Ensure understanding of your capabilities, role and impact. Maintain a high level of self awareness, work within your capabilities and look after yourself.
• Other appropriate duties as directed by the Program Teal leader or Manager.

Qualifications/Knowledge/Attributes: Essential

• Minimum Cert3 in individual Supports Disability
• Current First Aid Certificate and CPR (or be prepared to obtain).
• Valid driver’s license.
• It is mandatory to complete NDIS Worker Orientation Module “Quality, Safety and You” prior to commencement, please see link below.
• Be prepared to undertake a NDIS Worker Safety Screening Check (Yellow card ) and a Working with Children Check( Blue card ).
• Commitment to choice, inclusion and achievement for people with a disability. Commitment to allocated duties with a high degree of individual flexibility.
• Attributes of a quality support worker including initiative, reliability, being a team player, respectful, participant focus, committed and open to learning.
• Digital literacy – ability to utilise phone, email, computer software and applications, or willingness to learn.

If the answer is yes, please apply!

If you are unsure, please apply and we will be in contact with you to discuss the options available!