Disability Support Practitioner at Cerebral Palsy Alliance

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jun, 26

Salary

35.67

Posted On

03 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Client-Focused, Growth Mindset, Personalised Support, Mealtimes Assistance, Personal Care, Toileting Assistance, Medication Administration, Manual Handling, Professional Behaviour Support, NSW Driver's Licence, Physical Capability, Mobility Support, Transfer Support, Travel Across North Shore Region

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Location St Ives, NSW, Australia Join us and make a positive difference to the lives of people living with disabilities, and to grow your career as part of our alliance of great minds. Our shared values are Passionate, Respectful, Ethical, Curious and Courageous. Embark on a deeply rewarding journey as a Disability Support Practitioner within the Lifestyles team, and experience the fulfillment of helping clients overcome challenges, achieve their daily goals, and thrive in a nurturing and supportive environment. Primarily, this position includes one-on-one support, where you’ll have the opportunity to directly engage with mature-aged clients (18–80 years) and encourage independence by attending our Cerebral Palsy Alliance Day Centre and encouraging clients to participate in a variety of different activities. The Role This role is based at our Cerebral Palsy Alliance St Ives Day Centre and offers the opportunity to support clients by picking them up from their homes to attend day programs, or by meeting them directly at the center. The position is permanent part time and offers day shifts from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. MUST have Wednesday, Thursday and Friday availability - Monday and Tuesday would be a bonus. A Client-focused and growth mindset - you're open to learning and ready to make a difference Delivering personalised support by assisting clients at mealtimes, personal care, toileting, administrating medication and manual handling Professional Behaviour Support experience NSW Driver's Licence (P2 or above) Physical capability to support clients with mobility and transfers Available from 9am - 3pm Monday - Wednesday Comfortable travelling across the North Shore region We Offer: Attractive hourly rates: $34.59 - $35.67 per hour + Super + Penalties $100/year wellbeing allowance (massage, sports, meditation - your choice!) Discounted gym access for you and your family through Fitness Passport Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your household Paid Referral Bonus - earn when you refer a friend to join CPA Paid CPR & First Aid courses If that isn't enough, we also offer exceptional training to support you: You will have comprehensive training throughout your orientation, with ongoing learning and development. We invest $5,000 in training in your first year. This includes: Specialist training opportunities Buddy shifts with CPA's experienced Disability Support Workers Important information: At CPA the safety of our staff and clients is of paramount importance. We have assessed this role type as requiring a high level of physical functionality with some inherent requirements. For more information on what that may mean for this role please click here. Please let us know if you have any pre-existing injuries or illnesses which you are currently seeking, or have sought, medical treatment for which you think may impact your ability to fulfil the inherent requirements of this role. CPA is committed to supporting an inclusive work environment and engaging workers with diverse lived experience. We will happily consider and accommodate reasonable adjustments that may be required to support candidates throughout the recruitment process, and to be successful and safe employees of CPA. Cerebral Palsy Alliance is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our clients and staff. As such we encourage all employees be vaccinated against COVID-19. Cerebral Palsy Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cerebral Palsy Alliance upholds, advocates for, and protects the rights, wellbeing and safety of people with a disability. We are a child safe organisation and all workers are responsible to adhere to the NDIS Worker Code of Conduct. CPA is a smoke free workplace including in, on and around CPA sites and vehicles. How to Apply Please click 'Apply' to complete your application. Cerebral Palsy Alliance is a ground-breaking, global centre of expertise for cerebral palsy research, advocacy, intervention and assistive technology innovation. For over 75 years, we have been driven by our founders’ vision of a future where nothing is impossible for babies, children, teenagers and adults living with Cerebral Palsy. Our research and innovation inform our world-class services, which include early childhood intervention, therapy, health and wellbeing, sports, assistive technology, independence skill building, supported accommodation and employment services. Find out more at cerebralpalsy.org.au

Responsibilities

This role involves providing one-on-one support to mature-aged clients (18-80 years) at the Cerebral Palsy Alliance Day Centre, encouraging participation in various activities to help them achieve daily goals and thrive. Responsibilities include transporting clients from home if necessary, and assisting with daily needs such as mealtimes, personal care, toileting, medication administration, and manual handling.