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.