2022/23 Support Worker - TAFE Students Preferred null

Dandelion House is an accredited NDIS Disability Service Provider, operating in Dubbo. We provide support independent living (SIL) style accommodation to people with a disability. We pride ourselves on our ability to provide the best quality service, in a person-centred way, tailored to meet the needs of our Participants.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively within a team.
• Demonstrate person-centred care principles.
• Managing emotions and challenging behaviours.
• Administrative duties i.e., shifts notes and reports.
• Provide direct care and support to people with a disability with all activities of daily living which may include domestic duties, personal care, social support, medication assistance, manual handling, transport, meals and attending appointments.
• Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with all key stakeholders; clients, families, guardians, and involved services.

Essential Criteria:

• Current unrestricted driver’s license and reliable vehicle that you are willing to use to transport Clients.
• Current first aid certificate (or willingness to obtain).
• Current NDIS worker check (or willingness to obtain).
• Current working with children's check (or willingness to obtain).
• Vaccinated for Covid-19.
• Flexibility to work mornings, afternoons, evenings, nights, weekends, and public holidays.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills.

Desired Criteria:

• Relevant industry qualification.
• Experience working in the community services sector.
• Demonstrated experience supporting individuals with mental health, complex needs, and challenging behaviours.