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

Disability Support Worker at Lifestyle Solutions

Disability Support Worker

Lifestyle Solutions · New South Wales, AU

2 weeks ago

Disability Support Worker

Lifestyle Solutions · New South Wales, AU

15 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
  • Epilepsy management
  • Community Access
  • Mental health condition support (depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, mood disorders)
  • 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
  • Willing to 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

Skills

  • Personal care
  • Epilepsy management knowledge
  • Mental health conditions knowledge
  • Mental health crisis management
  • Basic computer skills
  • Communication skills

Location

  • Penshurst 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

  • Ongoing training & development
  • Team based structure and an inclusive culture

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 stand for everyone in society having equal opportunity and equal respect.
  • We believe this is everyone’s fundamental right.