Disability Care Officer

• Work location: Deer Park VIC 3023
• Industry: Disability Support
• Work tenure: Full time
• Salary package: AUD 75,000- AUD 78,000 plus Super

About the role

Your responsibilities will include developing care plans, liaising with clients, their families, and other healthcare professionals to deliver tailored care plans that promote independence, inclusion, and overall well-being.

• Develop, implement, and review individualized support plans tailored to each participant’s unique goals, preferences, and needs.
• Assisting NDIS participant with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, medication management and meal preparation
• Monitoring and documenting residents' health, behaviour and progress, and reporting any concerns to the nursing team
• Organising and facilitating social, recreational and therapeutic activities to enhance participants’ wellbeing
• Maintaining a clean, safe and comfortable living environment for all residents
• Communicating effectively with residents, their families and the wider care team
• Adhering to all relevant policies, procedures and regulatory requirements

• Relevant qualifications or experience in related field
• Experience and knowledge in a disability care or similar setting
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to make sound decisions.
• High level of empathy, resilience, emotional intelligence, and cultural sensitivity
• Strong organisational and time management abilities, with the capacity to multitask effectively
• A genuine passion for improving the lives of the disabled, and a commitment to person-centered care

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
• A friendly and inclusive team culture