Disability Support Practitioner at Cerebral Palsy Alliance

Wesley Vale, Tasmania, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jun, 26

Salary

34.59

Posted On

30 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Person-centered care, Manual handling, Medication administration, Documentation, Client wellbeing monitoring, Team collaboration, Driving, First Aid, CPR

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Location Elanora Heights, NSW, Australia Role Purpose The Disability Support Worker role at CPA exists to provide high-quality, person-centered support to people with disabilities. You will play a vital role in empowering clients to live as independently as possible, by helping them to achieve their goals and supporting their day-to-day wellbeing, dignity and quality of life. About the Clients This group SIL home in Elanora Heights is home to 4 clients. Our clients can have a range of disabilities including Cerebral Palsy and other similar conditions and can have different level of medical needs and behaviours. These clients are very activity-oriented and love swimming at the local beach pool and CPA's hydrotherapy facilities! Role Overview This 20-hour per week, permanent part-time role is based out of one of CPA's SIL houses in Elanora Heights. As a Disability Support Worker within a CPA SIL home, your role is focused on providing support to clients in a domestic setting (in the home). You will make a meaningful difference through supporting clients with daily living needs such as cooking and mealtimes and helping with cleaning & general household tasks. You will also provide personal care to clients in a respectful and dignified manner, administer medication, and support clients to move around the house through manual handling and the use of specialised equipment such as hoists. You'll also be asked to document and monitor client wellbeing, and collaborate effectively with other CPA staff to maintain a supportive team environment. As a DSW in a CPA SIL Home, you will work across a number of different shift times dependent on your availability: Early mornings: 6am - 9am Day shifts: 9am - 3pm Afternoons/evenings: 3pm - 6pm/7pm/8pm/9pm Awake overnights: 10pm-6am What Success Looks Like Clients feel safe, respected and empowered Care is delivered consistently in a person-centred way Documentation is accurate and completed on time You contribute positively to team culture You demonstrate CPA's values: Passionate, Respectful, Ethical, Curious and Courageous Essential Criteria Commitment to person-centred care Current NSW Driver's Licence (minimum P2) Ability to meet the inherent physical requirements of the role Willingness to work a rotating roster NDIS Worker Screening Check Working With Children Check First Aid & CPR Where required, CPA will support or reimburse relevant compliance certifications. Why Cerebral Palsy Alliance CPA is one of Australia's leading disability service providers. We are an alliance of great minds, united by a shared purpose - to create a world of opportunity for people with disability. We are committed to safety, inclusion, and upholding the rights and dignity of every individual we support. Benefits Attractive hourly rate from $34.59 + Super + Penalty Rates Salary packaging options $100 annual Wellbeing Allowance Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport (for you and your family) Employee Referral Bonus Program Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Training, Development & Progression Opportunities CPA is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 91561). We offer fully funded nationally recognised qualifications including: CHC33021 - Certificate III in Individual Support Ongoing specialist training and skill development CPA also encourages internal progression and is committed to providing opportunities for growth to our people. This can include progression into Disability Support Practitioner Level 4 (DSP4) roles, as well as pathways to leadership and management positions. 80% of CPA's House Managers all started as DSW's, highlighting our commitment to growth & development. Recruitment Process Online application Optional chat interview powered by Sapia.ai Interview Compliance & background checks Offer and onboarding CPA is committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people with diverse lived experience and will happily accommodate reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. 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. 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. 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

The Disability Support Worker provides high-quality, person-centered support to people with disabilities in a domestic setting, assisting with daily living needs like cooking, cleaning, and personal care. Responsibilities also include administering medication, supporting mobility through manual handling, monitoring client wellbeing, and documenting progress.