Community Support Worker – Home Support
Reports to: Home Support Respite Service Coordinator
Staff reporting to position: Nil
Job purpose
The Home Support Service provides assistance to people with disabilities, within their family home.
Reporting to the Service Coordinator of Home Support, the Community Support Worker provides individualised
care and support for a person with a disability in a manner that is consistent with and supports the achievement
of Spectrum Care's Vision, Mission and Values, which are:
Vision:
People with disabilities living great lives
Mission: To create the opportunity for the best possible quality of life and choice for people with disabilities
Values: Person-centred, Innovation, Commitment and Passion, Partnership, Excellence
Principal accountabilities
Develop individualised goal-setting for people with disabilities
In conjunction with Service Coordinator, develop, document, and evaluate goals with people and their
families, friends and support networks
Assist people with disabilities to develop skills and independence
- Encourage people towards independence through individual goal setting
- Form relationship with people based on trust and respect
- Assist people to develop new skills
- Assist clients to build and extend relationships
- Where required, carry out daily/weekly program of activities and education
- Encourage people to make choices
- Support people and their families to manage people’s behavioural needs where necessary
Assist people with disabilities to maintain their health and wellbeing
- Work towards the avoidance of preventable deterioration of the persons condition
- Assist people with individual care to ensure good personal hygiene and physical appearance
- Depending on the requirements, administer and document medication correctly. Understand the medications
purpose and any side effects
- Have a thorough knowledge of peoples special needs
- Assist with supporting and coaching the family to enhance the programmes designed for
each person
Be an active team member
- Participate in organisational forums, such as training and consultation
- Use organisational policies and procedures to inform day by day activities
- Communicate important issues using appropriate forms of written documentation
- Ensure duties are carried out in a healthy and safe environment, via:
- Reporting any potential safety hazards to the Service Coordinator and working with the family where
appropriate to eliminate, minimise, and isolate them
- Reporting any personal workplace accidents or incidents to the Service Coordinator immediately
- Valuing and looking after the person’s possessions
Minimum appointment criteria
- Full current class 1 drivers licence (where required)
- Must be flexible in the hours available
- Must be prepared to attend Spectrum Care training programmes
- An appropriate clearance from NZ Police and CYFS
Formal qualification/education level
A certificate in Human Services (or equivalent) is preferred.
Work experience
Previous experience in caring for people with disabilities is preferred.
Values-based competencies
- Person-centred. Has a genuine desire to work with and support people with an intellectual disability
and is committed to the provision of individualised services and support
- Commitment and Passion. Highly motivated and energetic. Takes a high level of personal responsibility,
relishes a challenge and remains enthusiastic despite setbacks
- Innovation. Embraces change and contributes new ideas
- Excellence. Constantly strives to be the best. Goal oriented, seeking opportunities to improve personal
and team performance
- Partnership. Readily shares knowledge and skill. Possesses the interpersonal skills to create rapport and
work effectively with other individuals and groups to achieve objectives
Role-specific competencies
- Emotional maturity.
Displays maturity by
making good decisions
even in difficult
situations. Has a
relaxed even temperament
and is resilient in the
face of obstacles and
set backs
- Communication skills. Is
able to express themselves,
both orally and in writing,
in a clear and
understandable manner. Uses
valuing language
- Self-organisation. Well organised. Ensures tasks are carried out in a planned and methodical manner. Displays
good time management.
- Assertive. Can influence and direct others in a positive and constructive manner.
Direct deals with colleagues
to effectively resolve
situations. Gives feedback
- Able to provide personal cares such as bathing, dressing, toileting
- Domestic skills. Can prepare nutritious meals, maintain a clean and tidy environment, and make cost-effective
purchase decisions
- Basic numeracy and
literacy. Can maintain
documentation and perform
basic budgeting and
accounting
- Physically fit to undertake a moderately active role
Email: jobs@spectrumcare.org.nz
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