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DISABILITY SUPPORT WORKER

Teachers on Wheels

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

  • Support clients to participate in age appropriate activities and tasks including employment,
  • in home support and community access.
  • Support clients' access to activities and outings in the community.
  • Provide direct care assistance to each client in accordance with their service plan and as
  • directed.
  • Work in accordance with the medication administration policy, work health and safety
  • procedures and client right's policies including privacy and confidentiality.
  • Monitor the safety and well-being of the clients and report any concerns to the manager.
  • Provide 1: 1 or small group training and support in response to individual client needs.
  • Ensure the completion of appropriate documentation. Relevant information on support provided
  • is to be recorded in client notes and communication book as required.
  • Participate in the Lifestyle Service Planning process for individual clients and monitor
  • outcomes.
  • Work with clients, family/ carers, relevant case managers and other professionals to support
  • the client's individual goals.
  • In conjunction with other members of staff assist in developing, implementing and
  • evaluating training and behaviour programs to attain identified individual goals.
  • Ensure that all programming undertaken is appropriately maintained, documented and
  • reviewed.
  • Assume the role of key worker for designated clients, including the preparation of a monthly
  • report on client progress.
  • Liaise extensively with other staff to ensure the overall smooth and consistent running of
  • the service.
  • Report regularly to supervisor(DSO)
  • Actively contribute to a team environment through open communication, participation in
  • regular staff meetings, planning processes and policy review.
  • Provide backup and support to other staff as necessary.
  • Participate in Performance Development meetings to identify ongoing training and support
  • opportunities.
  • Notify the service if you are unable to work your rostered shifts, with as much notice as
  • possible.
  • Contribute to case reviews with employment consultants and facilitators.
  • Clients receive appropriate levels of support essential to promote and maintain
  • independence and participate in age appropriate activities.
You can not apply for this role as it is no longer available.