Disability Support Worker

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Authorised by Human Resource Officer

Revised Date: 24 July 2023

Position:  Disability Support Worker

Award and Condition: Kyeema Enterprise Agreement

Responsible to: Support Services Manager and ultimately the Chief Executive Officer

Hours: By Arrangement

Location: 50 Lalor Street, Portland and in the community

Objective of role:

Provide high quality support to people with a disability, helping them to best achieve their goals in way that upholds their dignity and human rights.

Participant Specific:

•    To foster the independence of a person with a disability

•    To provide support to individuals or small groups to increase independence, to take responsibility, and to be involved in decision making.

•    To work in line with the individuals support plan goals.

•    To work in liaison with Managers, House Supervisor, Team Leaders, and Program Planners as required.

•    To carry out duties in a manner which demonstrates respect for the rights and dignity of participants and acknowledges the contributions each participant makes.

•    To assist participants to access services and facilities within the community, providing direct transport assistance and / or travel training.

•    To assist participants with matters of personal hygiene, eating and toileting, and / or related skill development, while respecting the individual’s dignity and privacy.

•    To liaise with other Support Workers, Program Planners, Team Leaders, Supervisors and Managers about individual and group activities.

•    To be responsible for money management as required; that is to support participants to safely manage their money and collect receipts where required.

Responsibilities:

•    Ensure work practices are compliant with the Disability Standards.

•    Attend staff meetings where possible

•    Undertake duties as rostered

•    Abide by the O.H.&S regulations and legislative requirements

•    Maintain effective workplace relations via honest and respectful communication with work colleagues

•    Undertake training offered by the Management Team.

•    Participate in staff appraisals with a Manager or Team Leader.

•    Attend the Annual General Meeting if able to

•    Respond to changing support needs by being flexible with work times where appropriate and by negotiation with the Manager.

•    Willingness to be flexible in taking on different duties and activities as programs and participant goals change.

Bus and Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibilities:

•    ensure the safety of passengers as per Kyeema’s Participant transportation procedures

•    operate buses and cars in accordance with relevant road laws, other applicable legislation and Kyeema policies

•    advise an Admin Officer of any damage, defects, or safety issues discovered during the operation of the bus

•    report any incidents, injuries or accident report forms as required

•    have zero alcohol or drugs present in their blood

•    immediately report to their Manager any matters relevant to the currency of their driver’s licence, including details of any criminal charges or offences

•    immediately report any health issues or other issues that may affect their fitness to drive

•    follow policies, procedures and safety instructions

•    Be aware that under the terms of the Bus Safety Act (2009) workers who drive a Kyeema bus are Bus Safety Workers. This entails induction and ongoing requirements relating to safety

Child Safe Responsibilities:

•      Kyeema holds a policy of zero tolerance to racism and has expectations that staff and volunteers will act on incidents of racism

•      Kyeema has systems to protect children from abuse, will take all allegations very seriously and will respond to them consistently in line with Kyeema’s policies and procedures  

•      Kyeema is committed to promoting cultural safety of Aboriginal children, cultural safety of children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and to providing a safe environment for children with a disability.  

•      Kyeema is committed to ensuring the acceptance and inclusion of participants' and workers' gender identities 

Administrative tasks:

•    To maintain accurate time sheets for submission fortnightly to administration

•    To access work emails on a regular basis

•    To undertake any written documentation and reports, as well as verbal reporting as requested by management

•    To complete daily activity/outing notes for each individual participant

Requirements of Position:

•    Completion of NDIS Worker Orientation Module

•    100 Points ID

•    Driver’s Licence

•    Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate

•    Working with Children’s Check

•    NDIS Worker Screening Check Clearance

•    First Aid Certificate

•    CPR Certificate

•    Read and acknowledge NDIS Code of Conduct

•    Undergo Bus Safety Worker induction prior to driving Kyeema buses

Values

•    Good character and strong principles are expected of those who support people with disabilities.

•    Respect for people we support, for their rights to make choices and for their dignity and standing in the community.

•    Honesty and reliability in providing good service when and where the job requires.

•    Responsibility in undertaking work in a safe and effective manner with an awareness of duty of care.

•    A commitment to supporting people to get the best from life, including fun while meeting their goals.