About the role

You’ll support NDIS participants at home and in the community, helping them manage everyday activities, develop confidence and work towards the goals that matter to them.

Experience supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people highly regarded.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver individualised support guided by each participant’s needs, preferences and support plan
• Assist with personal care, household tasks and everyday routines
• Help participants attend appointments, enjoy social activities and stay connected with their communities
• Encourage participants to build practical skills and make their own decisions
• Provide medication assistance and other health-related support within your training, assessed competency and authorisation
• Implement behaviour support strategies as outlined in individual Behaviour Support Plans
• Build respectful, trusting relationships while protecting participants’ privacy and dignity
• Record clear, timely shift notes and complete relevant documentation
• Recognise and promptly report changes in wellbeing, incidents and safety concerns
• Communicate effectively with participants, their support networks and the Paper Planes team

About you

• Respect for each participant’s rights, preferences and personal boundaries
• The ability to follow individual support instructions and workplace procedures
• Good observation skills and confidence writing accurate progress notes
• A willingness to learn, complete training and demonstrate practical competencies
• A current NDIS Worker Screening Check
• A Working with Children Check, where required
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates
• A current Australian driver’s licence
• Experience supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be highly regarded

About us

Paper Planes Community Care is looking for caring, dependable support workers who take the time to understand each person and build meaningful relationships. We value workers who provide culturally safe, respectful support and understand the importance of family, community and connection to Country.

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