REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience in Complex Mental Health
• Qualifications or experience in disability, nursing, AoD, community services or mental health - Preferably TCI Trained
• Experience in a SIL Environment.
• Experience working with Complex Mental Health and Complex Behaviours, including Self-harm, Suicidal Ideation, BPD.
• Have a genuine respect for people with disability and a commitment to providing them dignified and personalised care.
• Ability to present with confidence as a professional which engenders trust from participants who rely on you to meet their support needs.
• Ability and willingness to identify client needs and additional opportunities to assist them achieve their goals within the way you work with them.
• Ability to create a friendly rapport with participants to allow them to feel comfortable and respected.
• Excellent documentation practice
• Display a relationship centred approach to care and understanding of or willingness to learn about other methods of care (e.g., trauma informed; family centred)
• Ability and confidence to work autonomously and contribute to a support plan which is being implemented by a team of staff around a participant.
• Willingness to undertake hand-over and supervision remotely using email, phone and video conferencing when required.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

NDIS Worker Screening Check
WWC Check
NDIS Orientation Module
Infection Control Module
If you believe you have the skills and knowledge to take on a role with VHCC, we look forward to hearing from you.
Please reach out to NSW@vhcc.au for any questions in relation to the position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $77,000.00 – $86,000.00 per year

Licence/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (Required)
• Working with Children Check (Required)
• NDIS Worker Screening Check (Required)
• Driver Licence (Required)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: In perso

Essential Skills

• Patience
• Communication skills
• Organisation skills
• Empathy
• Passion for continuous learnin

Personal Support

• Support with managing complex mental health.
• Assisting people in carrying out essential daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, grooming, tooth brushing, medicine administration, and restroom use.
• Supporting the client’s physical and mental health with routine checks, administering prescriptions and measuring blood pressure.
• Providing a safe environment for the client by monitoring their surroundings for potential dangers such as fire hazards and tripping hazards.
• Collaborating with other healthcare providers to coordinate clients’ care plans.

Household Support

• Providing a diverse range of activities such as arts & crafts or games for clients who can’t go outside.
• Supporting clients socially and arranging visits or outings in the community.
• Identifying needs and developing plans for improving the quality of life for those suffering from disabilities or mental health issues.Emotional Support
• Providing a diverse range of activities such as arts & crafts or games for participants.
• Supporting participants socially and arranging visits or outings in the community.
• Identifying needs and developing plans for improving the quality of life for those suffering from disabilities or mental health issues.
• Supports families and provides education and care for children and disabled persons in adult service units, group housing and government institutions
• Assesses clients’ needs and plans, develops and implements educational, training and support programmes
• Interviews clients and assesses the nature and extent of difficulties
• Monitors and reports on the progress of clients

Essential Skills

• Patience
• Communication skills
• Organisation skills
• Empathy
• Passion for continuous learning