Disability Support Worker
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Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills.
Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor and maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to the team and make a positive impact.
Undertake tasks that enable the PWD(Person With Disability) to function daily. This includes, but not limited to, assisting the PWD to:
get up in the morning and go to bed at night e.g. transferring the PWD in and out of bed
go to the toilet, wash, bath and shower
dress and undress
maintain personal hygiene e.g. brushing teeth
eat and/or drink, including the preparation of food and drink for the PWD. The likes/dislikes of the PWD should be understood and adhered to
use equipment that assists the PWD clients with mobility such as wheelchairs
transporting clients to appointments, outings and social engagements
Maintain and enhance the dignity, integrity, rights and confidentiality of the PWD and associated people to the PWD (e.g. spouse)
Enable the PWD to participate successfully in individual interests, hobbies and relationships during any shift
Maintaining a safe living environment by minimizing or removing safety risks or hazards.
Take reasonable care to ensure of an environment of safety for the PWD and the position incumbent (i.e you), ensuring any concerns are raised with the relevant person as required
It is expected that the person in this role will work unsupervised at times as per the PWD’s direction. It is also understood that the PWD will, and has the ability to, to provide regular feedback and request changes on any work undertaken on a regular basis
Administer medication and …......
Ability to undertake domestic household duties such as cleaning
An ability to enable the PWD to live and move about in their home
Ability to manage varying tasks and responsibilities at once
Excellent time management
Highly proficient at communicating effectively
Positive and compassionate attitude
High levels of honesty and integrity
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