Disability Services Officer

Caring Approach is a fast growing, vibrant, supportive and caring organisation . We provide tailored in home support, community care and accommodation for the elderly and people with both physical and intellectual disabilities across Sydney & Canberra.

We are seeking caring and professional individuals to become part of the Caring Approach team to promote independence for people living at home. Caring Approach has a position available for skilled Disability Service Officers.

General duties include:

Provide daily planning, advocacy, service communication & transport as required.
Documenting daily routines and monitoring outcomes.
Coordinate services where required to do so.
Provide 1:1 or small group training in response to peoples needs.
Food preparation and service where required.
Medication administration and monitoring of associated documentation.
Working in conjunction with the clinical care coordinator to implement best practices.
Assistance with activities of daily living.
Assist with applying for and monitoring a persons individual funding to ensure it meets peoples support needs.
Supporting people with complex needs and provide information to their health supports as required.

To be successful in this role you will need:

An understanding of delivering care in a person centred way
Diploma of Disability
The ability to problem solve and advocate on peoples behalf
Be available for a variety of shifts
Ability to fulfil shift duties and have excellent time management skills
Have appropriate visa to work in Australia
Current Police check within the last 12 months or willingness to obtain prior to employment
Working with Vulnerable People Check (WWVP)
Smart phone with the ability to install apps
6 months minimum experience delivering / coordinating personal care and services
Current first aid/CPR certificate
Drivers licence and own fully insured transport
Have an empathetic and understanding approach to providing care to people with complex needs including mental health
Completion of the NDIS new worker module or willingness to complete as part of the organisations induction process.

Desirable:

Experience in working with people with an intellectual disability
Certification and or experience in bowel care
Certification and or experience in medication administration
Experience in working with people that require manual handling
ability to implement positive behaviour support strategies and an awareness of person centred active support including monitoring of restricted practice