Support Worker (Disability/Mental Health/AOD

                                                                      EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

Currently we have various positions available, which require qualified experienced Disability/Mental health/AOD Support Workers.  Please send your Resume to tonysmith@utopiacare.com.au  I will respond to every application/enquiry

The primary role of a Casual Support Worker - (Disability/Mental Health/AOD):  To provide enabling, domiciliary and personal care assistance to individuals who are experiencing physical, developmental and cognitive disabilities in a variety of situations including in the home, group situations and community.

Location: All South Australia Metropolitan Regions (North East South West)

Main Duties:  Follow organisations policies and procedures 

Inform of any Reportable Incidents 

Guide participants in the complaints and feedback processes.

Meet NDIS Code of Conduct requirements.

Risk Assessments

Implementing and monitoring support plans

Maintaining record of client progress

Strengthening the participant’s ability to coordinate their supports

Provide supports that will enhance the ability of the participant to travel and use public transport independently.

Transporting to therapy or appointments or day options

Assisting participants to participate actively in community, social and civic activities; includes supporting participants during these activities and developing participants’ ability to partake in these activities.

Assisting participants to participate in group-based community, social and recreational activities.

Assistance in building client self-image and self-confidence

Assessing client to determine continuing needs

Assist in day option activities

Drive 12-seater vehicle

Assist outdoor games and sports

Behaviour observation and support

Assistance with accommodation and tenancy obligations

Perform basic hygiene tasks such as bathing

Tasks of daily living such as cooking, cleaning, and laundry

Taking participants to the shops 

Completion of chores.

Medication administration

Cleaning rooms

Follow policies and procedures

Partake in all training 

Other duties as required.

Experience: 6 Months (Negotiable)

Skills: Punctuality is a must

Reliability and Flexibility

Good Written and Verbal communication skills

Empathetic and Proactive with a genuine interest to work in this field

Innate caring nature 

The ability to self-supervise and to remain calm and 

Composed at times of crisis

Common Sense