TLC Nursing Agency is looking for a full-time Disabilities Services Officer who can be responsible to provide support, information and advice to clients on emotional, recreational, health, housing and other social welfare matters.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• assessing clients' needs; provide direct support to people with a disability, on a day to day basis, according to individual needs, plans, programs and direct observation.
• developing and implementing support programs; communicate and interact with consumers, families, community agencies and staff on day to day and other matters as necessary.
• interviewing clients and assessing the nature and extent of difficulties
• monitoring and reporting on the progress of clients: maintain consumer and home records, write notes and routine reports
• assessing community need and resources for health, welfare, housing, employment, training and other facilities and services
• liaising with community groups, welfare agencies, government bodies and private businesses about community issues and promoting awareness of community resources and services
• supporting families
• driving clients to and from medical appointments

Skills & Experience

• Qualifications in the Aged Care industry
• Over 2 years of work experience in the industry
• An understanding of the ageing process
• A comprehensive clinical knowledge, particularly to age related health issues
• Understanding of and commitment to continuous quality improvements
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including demonstrated experience interacting with a wide range of people
• Ability to prioritise and manage workloads according to residents needs
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team

The successful candidate will receive a salary package of $55,000 - $65,000 p.a. + superannuation.