About Horizon Solsolutions Australia Pty Ltd (Cocoon SDA Care)

Cocoon SDA Care is a fast-growing, innovative, and dynamic organisation. We are seeking Casual Disability Support Workers who seek a role that is committed to your training and growth. We are seeking experienced staff who will assist in supporting participants with high complex behaviour and high-level medical needs. You will work in a Supported Independent Living (SIL) or SDA to provide people with high complex support needs an opportunity to live in an environment that supports and maximises personal growth and independence. 

About you

• Must have experience supporting participants who has epilepsy.
• Experience with High Challenging Behaviours.
• Understanding of Restrictive Practices and how to follow a Behaviour Support Plan.
• Musts have experience with complex behavior such as physical and verbal aggression.
• Experience with Participants diagnosed with Autism and Non-Verbal
• Experience with Personal Care
• Must be available for sleep over shifts.  
• At least 1 year as a DSW in NDIS sector 
• Must have current CPR and First Aid and practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support to participants with high Physical and Challenging Behaviors
• Provide personal care to persons with disability.
• Maintain all written correspondence and reports up to date within required standards.
• Execute as instructed designated tasks and activities aimed at meeting the client’s personal needs/community support/empowerment, team objectives and/or program goals.
• Fulfil designated duties/tasks as instructed by the employer when requested/required. This includes working across all client groups when and if required.
• Participate in regular team meetings.
• Carry out duties/activities in a cooperative manner.

Mandatory requirement

• Certificate III in Disability, or Individual Support or equivalent 
• First Aid, CPR, Manual Handling, and Medication Administration training or willing to obtain. 
• Current Driver’s License (mandatory).

Please note that the successful applicant will be required to hold or be willing to obtain a National Disability Insurance Scheme NDIS Worker Screening check and a Working with Children Check. 

Application Process:

Please ensure you attach a resume cover letter detailing why you would be a great addition to the Cocoon SDA Care team. 

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. (No agencies please!)