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Support Workers (Lifestyle Assistants)

We are always on the lookout for youthful and enthusiastic casual Lifestyle Assistants to support people with a disability aged 18 to 65 in general community access and home assistance. Real Living Options is growing and the need for reliable and support staff is ongoing.

We seek confident people who have initiative, common sense and the ability to encourage and be supportive in varying circumstances. Experience in Mental Health will be highly regarded.

The minimum requirements to work for Real Living Options as a Lifestyle assistant are:

An NDIS Worker Screening (or the ability to obtain one)

A current Drivers License

A registered roadworthy vehicle with full Comprehensive Insurance

A smart phone

We require people who are available for either Monday to Friday, weekends, evenings, and/or sleepover support. Employment is part-time with a 3-month probation period.

If you are interested in a rewarding and sometimes challenging role please apply and we will let you know if we have anything suitable.

Please fill in the form below.

Lifestyle Assistant Application Form

Applicants who have also completed the modules on Supporting Effective Communication, Supporting Safe and Enjoyable Meals and the New Worker NDIS Induction Module will be highly regarded.

Applicant Personal Details

Name *

Date of Birth *

Address *

Phone Number *

Postcode *

Email *

DO YOU HAVE - Please indicate by ticking the relevant box

Do you hold a current NDIS Worker Screening *

NDIS Worker Screening To work for an NDIS Registered provider you must have a disability worker screening. This can be obtained (at your own cost) online at https://www.ndiscommission.gov.au/workers/worker-screening after being offered a position by a registered NDIS service provider.

Do you hold a current Blue Card *
Yes
No

Do you have a current drivers License *
Yes
No

Do you have access to a roadworthy vehicle *
Yes
No

Do you have current registration of vehicle *
Yes
No

Do you have or are you willing to obtain full Comprehensive Motor Vehicle Insurance *
Yes
No

Which of the following applies to you: *

Approximately how many hours work are you looking for each week? *

WHAT TIME FRAMES ARE YOU AVAILABLE - Please include times

Please briefly describe your previous experience in working with people with a disability or in Human Services. *

Real Living Options believes that people with a disability should have the opportunity to lead an ordinary life. What do you believe are the factors of an ordinary life? *

Lifestyle Assistants are required to work closely with families. Why do you think this is necessary and how would you maintain a positive relationship with families? *

How would you approach a situation where a person had little to no verbal communication? *

As a Lifestyle assistant you may be required to support some one who requires a high level of assistance or support with personal hygiene, do you feel confident in supplying this level of care? *

Scenarios

If you were at a Rock & Roll club with a service user and a suggestion was made by other club members that instead of attending this club a better alternative would be a dance group designed only for people with disabilities. How would you respond to this? *

Cathy (24) lives alone with limited support from this service. Cathy has an intellectual disability and has a very strong personality; she often likes to attend nightclubs on her own. How would you assist Cathy in this situation? *

Peter is reluctant to undertake his housework, the philosophy of the service is assist people with their daily activities. How would you encourage Peter’s involvement? *

Real Living Options Association Inc believes that by matching people when possible by their interest and hobbies assist with rapport building. Please list your hobbies and interests. *

Medical

Co-participation is a vital element of a Lifestyle Assistants role, participation in activities ranging from everyday lifestyle activities to assist people to attend exercise and or physical assistance for people’s mobility. You will also be working closely with people and their families through the highs and lows of life.
To ensure that you are not exposed to a situation that may place you at risk of injury, re-injury or aggravation of an existing physical or psychological condition please identify any current or past condition that may affect your capacity to work efficiently.

Condition (Put N/A if not applicable) *

Activities That May Place You At Risk Of Injury / Re - Injury (Put N/A if not applicable) *

Prevention Methods (Put N/A if not applicable) *

RESUME/CERTIFICATES Please provide your resume and copies of relevant training qualifications and/or Certificates.

File Upload *

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Referees

We require 3 business referees that may be contacted by telephone. If this is not possible please provide an email address. Where possible please ensure you notify your referee's that they may be contacted by our service. Referees must be professional referees who have supervised or managed you in a workplace and should not be friends or colleagues who work at the same level as you. Referees may be provided once successful employment has been confirmed.

1. Referee Name

1. Referee Organisation

1. Referee Relationship to Applicant

1. Referee Phone

1. Referee Email

2. Referee Name

2. Referee Organisation

2. Referee Relationship to Applicant

2. Referee Phone

2. Referee Email

3. Referee Name

3. Referee Organisation

3. Referee Relationship to Applicant

3. Referee Phone

3. Referee Email

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Support Workers (Lifestyle Assistants)

Lifestyle Assistant Application Form

Applicant Personal Details

DO YOU HAVE - Please indicate by ticking the relevant box

WHAT TIME FRAMES ARE YOU AVAILABLE - Please include times

Scenarios

Medical

RESUME/CERTIFICATES Please provide your resume and copies of relevant training qualifications and/or Certificates.

Referees

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