Disability Support Worker at Lifestyle Solutions | Sydney, New South Wales | Rezi

Disability Support Worker at Lifestyle Solutions

Disability Support Worker

Lifestyle Solutions · Sydney, New South Wales

3 weeks ago

Disability Support Worker

Lifestyle Solutions · Sydney, New South Wales

22 days ago
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About the Role

Lifestyle Solutions provides innovative and flexible person-centered support for people living with a disability. This role assists a customer to become more independent in their own home and in the community.

Responsibilities

  • Mentoring and skill development – guiding customers to explore and develop their personal interests/hobbies
  • Coaching independent living skills such as cooking, domestic and social skills
  • Administering medication and adherence to individual support plans
  • Completing clear, concise and factual handover notes and incident reports
  • Providing personal care such as toileting, showering, feeding and dressing when required
  • Helping customers engage with their local communities and culture through access to Community Participation Programs and recreational activities
  • Personal care is a must, and must be comfortable and knowledgeable in doing so.
  • Epilepsy management knowledge is essential.
  • Community Access will also be a requirement at certain times.
  • Strong understanding of mental health conditions (depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, mood disorders).
  • Understanding of mental health crisis management.
  • Basic computer skills (data entry, record keeping, scanning, printing).

Requirements

  • Must be happy to do some personal care
  • Must have Drivers Licence and Full Comprehensive Insurance.
  • Be willing to be work a variety of shifts which includes mornings, afternoons, evenings, awake shifts, sleepovers and weekends
  • Versatile communication skills including the ability to interact with both verbal and non-verbal customers
  • Current driver’s license (mandatory requirement)
  • Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or be willing to obtain)
  • Current First Aid Certificate, HLTAID003
  • Be compassionate, reliable and punctual

Skills

  • Epilepsy management knowledge
  • Mental health conditions understanding
  • Mental health crisis management understanding
  • Basic computer skills
  • Verbal and non-verbal communication skills

Location

  • Quakers Hill NSW

Work Type

  • Full-time
  • Part-time
  • Casual

Experience Level

  • Entry Level

Education Level

  • Formal qualifications in Disability, Community Services, or similar, would be advantageous

Salary/Compensations

  • Hourly rate based on SCHADS Award

Benefits

  • Satisfaction of making a difference
  • Enriching and rewarding culture
  • Team based structure
  • Inclusive culture
  • Ongoing training & development

About the Company

  • Lifestyle Solutions provides services to people with a disability, young people and children in Out of Home Care, their families, and communities.
  • Our customers receive services designed to meet their everyday needs and support them to achieve their goals.
  • Our national workforce is committed to providing service that is reliable, responsive, flexible, friendly, empathetic, and caring.

Equal Opportunity

  • We believe everyone is equal.
  • We stand for everyone in society having equal opportunity and equal respect.
  • We do this by providing our customers access to quality services and dedicated people who make a real difference in their lives.
  • We believe this is everyone’s fundamental right.