Disability Support Worker - Branxholme in Branxholme, Victoria at CareChoice (Aust) Pty Ltd

About CareChoice

CareChoice is a NDIS and TAC/ WorkSafe registered disability services provider. We deliver a wide range of services and provide complex support across the Disability sector in a range of settings including home care, residential, community and Specialist Disability Accommodation.

CareChoice is committed to service excellence and works closely with clients, their families, and key stakeholders to ensure individuals receive the very best person-centred care. The CareChoice team are passionate about their work and pride themselves in delivering an exceptional calibre of service.

Our values

Our philosophy of service provision is based upon our values of:

• People, First
• Brilliant Together
• Bring Our Best. Always
• Relentless Optimism

Benefits & culture

CareChoice is proud to be an EEO employer. We support an inclusive approach in the workplace. We celebrate our diversity and welcome staff regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity and lifestyle choices. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

As part of our commitment to putting People first, you’ll enjoy industry-leading wellbeing support and benefits at CareChoice, including:

• Access to your pay as you earn it via our financial wellbeing partner
• Employee Pathways Scholarships
• Employee Support Fund
• Free ongoing training and development
• Paid Pregnancy loss leave for either parent
• Flexible work options
• A number of employee wellness platforms including EAP, free flu shots and travel discounts
• Discounts with several department store retailers, events & entertainment, home & technology
• Further discounts with groceries & beverages, shopping & fashion, sports & leisure, fuel and transport
• Car, health insurance and energy benefits
• Monthly & Annual Recognition & Reward for Employee of the Month
• Service Recognition & Reward Program
• Career development opportunities including secondments and Job-Ride-A-Long program

From the moment you step through our doors, you’ll feel welcome and supported to do your best work and really make a difference in people’s lives.

About The Role

As a Disability Support Worker based in Branxholme, you will provide person-centred, in-home and community-based support to people with disability, promoting independence, dignity and quality of life. Working as part of the Support Workers team on a casual basis, you will assist clients with personal care, manual handling, domestic tasks and community access, while following individual support plans and organisational policies. This role is ideal for a compassionate and reliable professional with at least 2 years of experience in disability or related support work. Experience with horses is desirable, as some clients may participate in horse-related activities or therapies, and your confidence around animals will support positive, meaningful engagement.

What You'll Do

• Provide high-quality, person-centred support to people with disability in their homes and in the community in the Branxholme area.
• Assist with personal care, including showering, dressing, grooming, toileting and mobility support, with respect, dignity and privacy.
• Undertake safe manual handling tasks, including use of hoists and other mobility aids, in line with training and organisational procedures.
• Provide domestic assistance such as meal preparation, light housekeeping, laundry and other household tasks to support independent living.
• Support clients with community access, including attending appointments, shopping, social and recreational activities and community programs.
• Follow individual support plans, behaviour support plans and health care plans to ensure consistent, safe and effective support.
• Monitor and report any changes in clients’ health, behaviour or circumstances to supervisors in a timely and accurate manner.
• Accurately complete and maintain required documentation, including progress notes, incident reports and other records.
• Work collaboratively with families, carers, other support workers and professionals to achieve client goals and positive outcomes.
• Promote clients’ choice, control, independence and participation in decision-making at all times.
• Maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality and a high standard of ethical practice.
• Follow all workplace health and safety guidelines, including risk management and infection control procedures.
• Where relevant, support clients to engage in horse-related or animal-assisted activities, using safe and respectful handling practices (experience with horses is desirable).
• Participate in ongoing training, supervision and team meetings as required to maintain skills and service quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Disability Support Worker or in a closely related support role.
• Certificate III or Certificate IV in Disability, Individual Support, Aged Care or a related community services field.
• Demonstrated experience providing personal care, including assistance with showering, dressing, toileting and mobility.
• Proven ability to perform safe manual handling, including use of hoists and other assistive equipment, in line with best practice.
• Experience providing domestic support such as meal preparation, cleaning and general household tasks.
• Experience facilitating community access, including transport support and participation in social, recreational and community activities.
• Understanding of person-centred practice, human rights and the principles of choice, control and inclusion for people with disability.
• Ability to follow support plans, behaviour support plans and health care plans, and to accurately document support provided.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive, professional relationships with clients, families and colleagues.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work flexibly on a casual basis, including possible mornings, evenings and weekends as required.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates (or willingness to obtain prior to commencement).
• Current Victorian Working With Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check (or ability to obtain, as required by legislation).
• Current Victorian driver’s licence and access to a reliable, registered and insured vehicle suitable for transporting clients, if required for the role.
• Experience with horses or confidence working around horses is desirable.
• Basic digital literacy, including the ability to use mobile apps or electronic systems for rostering, documentation and communication.