RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Support clients to participate in age-appropriate activities and tasks including employment, in-home support and community access.
• Support clients to access activities and outings in the community.
• Provide direct care assistance to each client in accordance with their service plan and as directed.
• Work in accordance with the medication administration policy, work health and safety procedures and client rights policies including privacy and confidentiality.
• Monitor the safety and well-being of the clients and report any concerns to the Manager.
• Provide 1: 1 or small group training and support in response to individual client needs.
• Ensure completion of appropriate documentation.  Relevant information on support provided is to be recorded in client notes and communication books as required.
• Participate in the Lifestyle Service Planning process for individual clients and monitor outcomes.
• Work with clients, family/ carers, relevant case managers and other professionals to support the client’s individual goals.
• In conjunction with other members of staff assist in developing, implementing and evaluating training and behaviour programs to attain identified individual goals.
• Ensure that all programming undertaken is appropriately maintained, documented and reviewed.
• Assume the role of key worker for designated clients, including the preparation of a monthly report on client progress.
• Liaise extensively with other staff to ensure the overall smooth and consistent running of the service.
• Report regularly to the manager
• Actively contribute to a team environment through open communication, participation in regular staff meetings, planning processes and policy review.
• Provide backup and support to other staff as necessary.
• Participate in Performance Development meetings to identify ongoing training and support opportunities.
• Notify the service if you are unable to work your rostered shifts, with as much notice as possible.
• Contribute to Case reviews with Employment Consultants and Facilitators.
• Clients receive appropriate levels of support essential to promote and maintain independence and participate in age-appropriate activities.
• All clients receive a high level of care and support as per their Lifestyle Service Plan (LSP).
• Personal care is provided to clients in a caring and supportive way.
• Documented evidence demonstrates that service procedures are followed.
• All policies and procedures are followed.
• Records demonstrate that clients have received correct medical and dietary intakes as prescribed by medical practitioners and as per service policy and procedures.
• Client files are updated and reviewed and health care and behavior support plans are in place as required.
• Documentation of annual Lifestyle Service Plans and reviews are sighted by the Manager.
• Daily documentation completed (i.e. diaries and daily statistics).
• A high level of communication with the Manager is maintained including advising of any potential risks to clients or the organisation.
• Induction, WHS, Manual Handling, Medication and Infection Control training are undertaken on commencement.
• Documentation is completed and maintained as per procedures.
• Sufficient notice (as much notice as possible) is provided for all rostered shifts you become unable to work.
• Employee code of conduct is adhered to.

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