Job description for Traineeship Disability Support Worker -
Home Care Assistant (Disability)

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Disability Support Worker: https://form.jotform.com/jointhesupport/support-team-application

Background

The client is a young adult. She has a disability which requires full-time care. She has a support care team of Disability Support Workers (DSW). Care is provided at home and in the community. You will be willing to be trained to support her both at home and in the community in a way that enhances choice, dignity, and independence. As a member of the Care Team you will be trained initially as an Assistant to work beside a Senior DSW.

During this time, at no cost to you, you will complete a Certificate III in Individual Support at Wodonga TAFE.

Once you have satisfactorily completed the certificate and are deemed competent, you will be able to work individually.

Position

This can be a full time or part time permanent.

The hours include in class time for the certificate 111 which runs for 12 months. Hours are worked in shifts as negotiated. Shifts can be between 2 and 8 hours in length and are generally allocated between the hours of 6am and 8pm.

You will be required to work alternate weekends.

All after hours and weekend or Public holiday shifts are paid at SCHADS award penalty rates.

Purpose of Position

Assist the Senior DSW and the client’s family to:

• Enhance the life of our young person through youthful engagement and
  connection.
• Provide integrated person-centered care for a young person living in their
  home.
• Collaborate and cooperate with the family and other support workers.
• Plan and prepare for community participation involvement.

Qualities of a Home Care Assistant

The main qualities to be successful in this position are:

• Patience to help you keep a level head in all circumstances.
• Effective Communication skills.
• Excellent Organizational skills.
• Empathy, the ability to show you care even in difficult situations.
• Ability to take direction and work independently when needed.

Key Selection Criteria

•  Ability to form and build strong professional relationships.
• Take direction and work independently when needed.
•  Willingness to develop an understanding of disability and allied healthcare work.
• Ability and fitness to safely assist with manual movements and hoist-assisted movements.
• Effectively communicate and be adaptable in how you communicate with the client.

Mandatory Criteria

1. Current Working with Children Check.
2. Current NDIS worker screening check.
3. Current Drivers Licence.
4. First Aid Level 2 and CPR Certificates.
5. Compliance with all NDIS Quality and Safeguarding Framework is expected.
6. Personal mobile phone use is not permitted during shifts

Duties of the Position

Looking after someone with specific needs can be highly rewarding, but it is equally demanding and requires significant attention and care.

A Home Care Assistant takes on various support tasks, be prepared to assist with the following:

 Preparing snacks and meals
 Supervising eating and drinking
 Transporting
 Social outings
 Shopping
 Companionship
 Bathing, dressing, toileting
 Cleaning and tidying
 Laundry
 Communication partner
 Monitoring health
 Manual and hoist handling
 Emotional support
 Building independence
 Therapy exercises
 Following plans and keeping records

Care and Conduct

 Exercise a duty of care and act responsibly in the care of the client
 Be aware of all the care needs of the client
 Inform the family and seek/take advice from them about any issues or concerns regarding the client’s care needs
 Maintain a safe, comfortable and supportive environment for the
client and her family
 Follow all medication schedules as specified.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you :)