Person Centred Support Worker

at  Community Living Options

ABOUT ME

Hello! I am a 44-year-old man with an Intellectual Disability, Schizophrenia and Antisocial Personality Disorder. I am looking for friendly Support Workers to assist me in achieving my NDIS goals. I am looking for an experienced support worker who can assist me to enjoy the activities I like, including watching TV and gaming at home, as well as going to the shops.

SHIFTS

I am looking for someone to support me on a casual basis with the potential to join the team part time in the future.

ABOUT YOU:

I am looking for a positive person to join my team. A good match for me would be someone who has an efficient and confident approach in what they do and possesses a calm and patient nature. Someone who is comfortable with personal care and is comfortable to be in a smoking environment.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience in working with people who have experience with behaviours of concern.
• Ability to implement individualised developmental programs.
• Experience implementing positive behaviour support strategies.
• Flexible working hours
• Experience in various models of support preferred.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changes in service delivery.

ABOUT US

Community Living Options (CLO) is a leading NDIS registered disability service provider. We are a values-focused organisation, who put the people we support first. Established in 1982 by a group of local parents who wanted respite and accommodation for their adult children, we have expanded exponentially because our participants love our services.
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, or to find out more, please call the Recruitment Team on 72219550 for a confidential discussion or apply below.
CLO prides itself on being an equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all background, ages, and gender as well as people who identify as First Peoples, LGBTIQ+ and people with a disability

THE ROLE

An Opportunity is available to join my team of wonderful support workers who help to facilitate my daily life. My support workers assist me on a 1 to 1 basis throughout the day.
Due to some of the challenges I face, I can become aggressive in the things I say. In this instance I would like you to give me space, but also provide me with lots of encouragement.
I am seeking a Support Worker who is wanting to join a team environment, passionate about building a rapport with me to assist me in living a great life!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist me with ADL’s
• Prompt me with Personal Care as I have dual incontinence.
• Manual Handling
• Assist with medication.
• In home activities such as cooking
• Support me to achieve my goals to reach my potential in all facets of my life.
• Support my life skill development through proper implementation of established plans and programs to support the achievement of goal outcomes for me.
• Actively engage in person centred active support.
• Maintain accurate records.