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Overview

Job Description

One Step Care is a contemporary organisation that provides support services to people living with a disability with respect, courtesy and dignity. The Support Worker position provides direct support to assist people in home care. Provide direct support in core areas:● Personal Assistance: In support of the client’s support plan, assist with toileting, hygiene, showering/bathing, dressing, grooming, lifting, use of mobility equipment and other tasks such as assisting with aids or eating meals. ● Domestic Assistance: In support of the client’s care plan, undertake household duties namely vacuuming, mopping, dusting, laundry, cleaning of bathroom and toilet, food preparation and shopping assistance. ● Social Support: Provide assistance to help service users maintain a social life within their home or accessing community based social services in meeting their need for social interaction and engagement. ● Transport: Provide transport to help service users to access medical and specialist appointments, social outings, shops and the community.

Key Responsibilities

● Contributing to developing, implementing and following programmes to assist with daily living of individuals. ● Establish appropriate working relationships by maintaining professional boundaries with clients and other service providers. ● Help promote client’s level of independence at their level of capacity and set out in their Individual Plan. ● Respect the privacy and maintain confidentiality of clients in accordance with Privacy legislation and One Step Care Policies and Procedures in period of employment and period when no longer in employment. ● Ensure positive image is maintained with all undertakings with clients, carers, representatives and community during the course of work hours. ● Report on observations and changes in clients’ health, behaviour, needs and circumstances ● Perform duties with skill, honesty, care and diligence.

Qualifications

Other requirements ● Pass a National Disability Worker Check; Criminal Check and Working with Children Check/Vulnerable Person Registration. ● Hold a valid Australian Driver’s Licence. ● Roadworthy motor vehicle with minimum third-party cover (recommended full comprehensive insurance). ● Ability to be flexible with work hours to meet reasonable demands of the position. ● Inform the Director of any conditions that may impact or limit ability to carry out responsibilities required of the role. ● Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community)/ Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent (desirable) ● Previous employment or experience in the health, aged care, disability and community services desirable. ● Current First Aid Certificate including CPR

Salary Benefits

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