Disability Support Practitioner

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Location Northern Beaches, NSW, Australia Role Purpose The Disability Support Worker role at CPA exists to provide high-quality, person-centered support to people with disabilities. You will play a vital role in empowering clients to live as independently as possible, by helping them to achieve their goals and supporting their day-to-day wellbeing, dignity and quality of life. About the Clients CPA are seeking multiple Disability Support Workers for our casual workforce across the Northern Beaches region! As a casual DSW at CPA, you will be supporting all of the group SIL homes that we own and operate throughout the Northern Beaches. Our clients can have a range of disabilities including Cerebral Palsy and other similar conditions and can have different level of medical needs and behaviours. Role Overview As a casual Disability Support Worker in our casual team, your role is focused primarily on providing support to clients in a domestic setting (in the home). You will make a meaningful difference through supporting clients with daily living needs such as cooking and mealtimes and helping with cleaning & general household tasks. You will also provide personal care to clients in a respectful and dignified manner, administer medication, and support clients to move around the house through manual handling and the use of specialised equipment such as hoists. You'll also be asked to document and monitor client wellbeing, and collaborate effectively with other CPA staff to maintain a supportive team environment. As a casual DSW at CPA, you will need to be available for a minimum of 3 days per week, with some flexibility to work across a number of different shift times including: Early mornings: 6am - 9am Day shifts: 9am - 3pm Afternoons/evenings: 3pm - 6pm/7pm/8pm/9pm Awake overnights: 10pm-6am What Success Looks Like Clients feel safe, respected and empowered Care is delivered consistently in a person-centred way Documentation is accurate and completed on time You contribute positively to team culture You demonstrate CPA's values: Passionate, Respectful, Ethical, Curious and Courageous Essential Criteria Commitment to person-centred care Current NSW Driver's Licence (minimum P2) Ability to meet the inherent physical requirements of the role Willingness to work a rotating roster NDIS Worker Screening Check Working With Children Check First Aid & CPR Where required, CPA will support or reimburse relevant compliance certifications. Why Cerebral Palsy Alliance CPA is one of Australia's leading disability service providers. We are an alliance of great minds, united by a shared purpose - to create a world of opportunity for people with disability. We are committed to safety, inclusion, and upholding the rights and dignity of every individual we support.

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