Novita provides early intervention, rehabilitation, therapy, assistive technology and disability services to more than 6000 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 You
Working at our Clare Hub, you will contribute to the planning and provision of a responsive client and family-centred service providing Hub and in-Home supports. Be an active member of our service in these hands-on roles and use your knowledge and experience working with people with physical and intellectual disabilities to promote independent living skills, community participation and relationship building in a safe environment.
As a team player who enjoys communicating with a variety of people, you will utilise your initiative and self-motivation whilst demonstrating your client-centred approach to service delivery. Flexibility and availability is essential in these roles.
Desired Skills and Experience
To be successful in this role you will have the following skills and attributes:
Minimum Certificate III in Disability, Community Services (or equivalent) is preferred, however, enrolment in, or willingness to work towards this qualification will be considered
Current Senior First Aid Certificate
Effective verbal and written communication between clients, families, staff and care givers
Maintaining a strong client focus in all situations
Attention to detail and accuracy in record management and maintenance
Interpreting and acting upon client’s communication needs, health care plans and meal time guidelines, and identifying and responding to individual health concerns and recording relevant observations in client diaries
Administering prescribed medication on a needs basis to individual clients and accurately recording the administration of the prescribed medication in accordance with the Health Care Policy
Novita and scosa is a child safe organisation and require the successful applicant to complete pre-employment checks. All Novita employees are required to undertake mandatory training relevant to their role. Support Workers are paid in accordance with the Social, Community Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 (SCHADS).
Apply Now and make a difference!
This is your opportunity to become a key member of Novita’s team and to make a difference in the lives of children and adults with disability. For further information contact Kathy Dautzenberg, Team Leader on 0409 916 139.
Applications close 5pm Friday 17th May 2024 .
Novita is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All suitably qualified applicants will receive equal and fair consideration for employment. Applicants with a disability and/or who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander are actively encouraged to apply.