Job Category: Community Services and Development
About Us
Novita provides early intervention, rehabilitation, therapy, assistive technology and disability services to more than 4,300 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 positions 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
* Identifying and responding to individual health concerns and/or recording relevant observations
You’ll add value to our clients by:
* Committing to rostered shifts across our Murray Bridge locations to support our clients
* Spending time with our clients in the community
You’ll contribute to our purpose by:
* Promoting Novita objectives to all clients and the community
* Following all best practice and Work Health & Safety Standards as advised
* Supporting 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 ability to work in a 7-day round-the-clock roster
* Current NDIS Worker and DHS Working with Children clearances (or willingness to obtain prior to employment)
* Certificate III in Individualised Support, Disability, Community Services (or equivalent) or willingness to obtain a certification
* Effective verbal and written communication skills
* Strong client focus
* Willingness to learn and advance your career in the Disability Sector
* A passion to support and care for people with disabilities
We’re serious about safeguarding our clients. If you don’t have a current NDIS Worker Check and SA Working with Children Check, we’ll let you know how to obtain these prior to starting work with us.
How you’ll be rewarded
You will 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.
Apply now and achieve amazing!
Applications close 5:00pm Friday 14th February 2025
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