Novita provides early intervention, rehabilitation, therapy, assistive technology, and disability services to more than 5,000 people living with disability, as well as support for their families and carers. Our primary purpose is to enable kids, young people and adults living with disability, and their families, to participate in the community to their full potential.
Job Description
About the Role
Permanent position's available rostered over mornings, afternoons, passive & active shifts over a 7-day week, in our supported independent living accommodation in Murray Bridge.
As a Support Worker your key responsibilities will include:
Attention to detail and accuracy in record management
Interpreting and acting upon client’s communication needs
Following Client care plans and mealtime guidelines
Identifying and responding to individual health concerns and recording observations in client diaries
Administering prescribed medication and accurately recording the information in accordance with the Health Care Policy
Ability to identifying and responding to individual health concerns and or record relevant observations
You’ll add value to our clients by:
The ability to commit to rostered shifts across our Murray Bridge locations to support our clients
Going out and spending time with our clients in the community.
You’ll contribute to our purpose by:
Promoting Novita objectives to all clients and the community
Follow all best practice and Work Health & Safety Standards as advised
Support our independent clients living in the Murray Bridge area.
Desired Skills and Experience
About you
As well as being aligned with Novita’s ICARE values, you will bring:
Flexible availability and able to work in a 7 day round the clock roster.
Current NDIS Worker and DHS Working with Children clearance’s (or willing to obtain prior to employment)
Certificate III in Individualised Support, Disability, Community Services (or equivalent) or willingness to obtain a certification
Current First Aid Certificate (inc CPR)
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Maintaining a strong client focus
Willingness to learn and advance your career in the Disability Sector
Have a passion to support and care for people with disability.
We take safeguarding our clients seriously. As such, you must be able to provide evidence that you have received three doses of the COVID-19 vaccine (or hold a valid exemption).
How you’ll be rewarded
You'll receive an attractive salary in line with the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010. Additionally, you can salary package living expenses, meals and entertainment up to $18,550 Per year, including your take home pay. Further salary Packaging benefits are available.