Disability Support Worker

The Client

Ochre Support Services is a Northern Territory provider of respite and disability support. We deliver in-home support, community access and respite to people with disability in Alice Springs and the regional and remote communities of Central Australia. As the demand for disability medical services grow in regional Australia grows, they seek an energetic, passionate and qualified Disability Support Worker to join their support service team in Alice Springs on a fulltime basis.

The Role

This is a full-time role with an annual salary at $79,423 plus superannuation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualised personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility assistance and meal support in accordance with client support plans.
• Implement person-centred disability support strategies addressing individual physical, cognitive, behavioural and psychosocial support needs.
• Assist clients with daily living activities, household management, meal preparation, shopping, appointments and community participation.
• Provide in-home and overnight respite services, ensuring client safety, comfort, continuity of care and appropriate support for families and carers.
• Support clients in accessing recreational, cultural, educational, employment and community activities to promote independence and social inclusion.
• Monitor client wellbeing, functional abilities, behavioural changes and emerging support needs, escalating concerns in accordance with established procedures.
• Assist with medication management within authorised responsibilities, individual support plans, workplace procedures and relevant training.
• Apply safe manual handling, mobility assistance, transfer techniques and appropriate use of disability support equipment.
• Implement individual behaviour support strategies and appropriate de-escalation techniques in accordance with approved plans and workplace procedures.
• Maintain accurate progress notes, daily care records, incident reports and client documentation in accordance with organisational and confidentiality requirements.
• Deliver culturally safe and respectful support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients, families and communities.
• Coordinate with families, carers, support coordinators, health professionals and other service providers to maintain consistent client support.
• Deliver disability support services across regional and remote Central Australian communities, adapting care practices to varying environments and client requirements.
• Work independently during solo shifts and remote service delivery while maintaining appropriate communication, safety procedures and escalation protocols.

Requirements

In order to be shortlisted for this position, the right candidate needs to have:

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability), Certificate IV in Disability Support, or an equivalent relevant qualification.
• At least 2 years’ experience supporting individuals with intellectual, neurological, cognitive, psychosocial and physical disabilities requiring specialised daily living assistance.
• At least 2 years’ experience applying advanced manual handling techniques, mobility transfer procedures, pressure injury prevention, positioning protocols and assistive technology.
• At least 2 years’ experience assisting with medication procedures, medication documentation, health monitoring, clinical deterioration recognition and escalation within authorised support responsibilities.
• At least 2 years’ experience applying NDIS documentation standards, incident classification, safeguarding procedures, progress reporting
• At least 2 years’ experience delivering person-centred disability support, personal care, daily living assistance and individualised support plan implementation.
• At least 2 years’ experience providing in-home care, overnight respite, community access services and independent disability support.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check (essential)
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module — completion certificate
• NDIS Commission Supporting Safe and Enjoyable Meals module — completion certificate dated within the last three months
• Infection prevention and control training
• NT Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card)
• National Police Check
• Current First Aid and CPR
• Current driver licence
• Willingness to work a rotating roster and travel to remote communities
• Have positive past employment work references