Care Support Worker - Hills area Sydney

CARE SUPPORT WORKER - HILLS AREA, SYDNEY

We have an urgent requirement for an experienced and strong Care Support Worker in the Hills area with the key skills below:

MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE OF PROVIDING HIGH NEEDS SUPPORT ASSISTANCE AND PERSONAL CARE TO PEOPLE WITH BEHAVIOURAL CHALLENGES IN DIFFICULT ENVIRONMENTS

Service includes heavy lifting personal care, hoist operation and general domestic duties.

-CURRENT DRIVER'S LICENCE AND CAR ESSENTIAL
-YOU WILL IDEALLY LIVE WITHIN 15 - 30 MINS OF DURAL AND BE WILLING TO TRAVEL

This position will be working within the recipient's home for different short shifts per day, Mon - Fri for possibly an ongoing basis.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Provide personal care, domestic support or respite care to the person.
-Ensure that quality service is being delivered to people being supported.
-Support the person in the individual planning process to identify goals and objectives that meet their individual needs and choices.
-Ensure that the rights, interests and needs of the person are addressed effectively.
-Ensure that the person is respected and service/support provided is culturally sensitive
-Ensure that all ADS Care Policies and Procedures are complied with.
-Ensure that Occupational Health and Safety Policies and Procedures are adhered to.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

-Experience in providing care to people with physical needs.
-Experience working with people with challenging behaviours and/or high needs.
-Understanding and experience of working with people with a disability and the Elderly
-Functional level of English literacy and competency in documentation.
-Cert. III in Disability Services or Aged Care Services (or equivalent) or willingness to study.
-Current Driver's Licence and car Essential
-Current First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain one

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