2022 Disability Support Worker - TAFE Students Preferred null

Our role is to empower customers to have a fulfilling life, by actively participating in the community and maximising independence, underpinned by our core values of respect, working together, innovative thinking and honesty.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting customers with activities of daily living including but not limited to Personal Care, Manual Handling, Transportation, Shopping, Community Participation, Medication Administration, Health Care Appointments, Domestic and Cleaning Assistance, Cooking and Meal Preparation.
• Providing person-centred support as well as utilising a recovery-focused approach to support customers to achieve their goals.
• Utilising effective communication skills when interacting with customers, colleagues, supervisors and stakeholders.
• Ability to operate effectively within a team environment, unsupervised and working individually to support the needs of our customers.
• Being responsive when dealing with concerns relating to risk and customer care and an understanding of mandatory reporting guidelines.
• Completing customer documentation, key worker reports, person-centered plans, risk assessments, incident reports, progress notes etc.
• Working with your Service Manager to identify continuous improvements in regard to customer support needs and service delivery.
• The ability to work across a 24/7 roster with shifts ranging from 3-10 hours, from active overnight shifts, short shifts and split shifts.

About you

You are a passionate and dedicated individual who is looking to make a difference in the community. As a people person, you pride yourself on exceptional customer service and the ability to provide a high level of support to our customers with complex needs. Your kind and empathetic nature are perfect for supporting customers to achieve their goals and aspirations.

You will be able to clearly demonstrate:

• Experience & Qualifications relevant to Disability Support Services, Diploma in Community Service or Certificate III in Disability (advantageous)
• Ability to work within Royal Rehab's value-based framework upholding the values of honesty, respect, working together and innovative thinking.
• Robust understanding of the Disability Standards, and the ability to translate these standards into practice.
• Ability to work in a team & individually
• Driven, energetic & committed
• Strong communication skills
• Flexible and reliable (essential)
• Strong computer literacy skills
• COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate or provide a medical exemption certificate (essential)
• Current First Aid Certificate (essential)
• Current Unrestricted NSW Drivers Licence (essential)

What's on offer

• Supportive & experienced leadership team
• Genuine career opportunities
• Salary packaging + benefits
• Earn while you study!!