Staffing Option’s employees recognise and respect that people who seek our services know what support best suits their needs and have the right to determine who, how and when their supports are delivered. The culture of Staffing Options is one of listening to each person and flexibility with a ‘whatever it takes’ way of responding. Staffing Options is constantly adapting and evolving and will continue to change and grow in response to the expressed needs of each person.
Skills and Experience of our Support Staff
Staff possess a broad range of skills and experiences. Many have formal qualifications in Community Services.
Staff are carefully interviewed and matched with the requirements of the people they are required to support.
Staff are able to support people in a wide range of setting including: their own home, respite, accommodation and the community.
Staff receive a comprehensive induction which includes values based training focused on what makes a Good Support Worker and how to put this into practice.
Staff are have experience in assisting people who require support with personal care, activities of daily living, medication, the record keeping requirements of service-providers, safe-lifting techniques and use of hoists and other mobility aids, supporting people with complex behaviours, high medical support needs such as gastrostomy management, amongst others.
Staffing Options Employees must have the following minimum requirements:
A current Senior First Aid Certificate + CPR Certificate;
A current Blue Card for anyone engaged to work with children;
A current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or a Yellow Card during the transition to the national NDIS Worker Screening system);
Current National Police Check (mandatory for Aged Care) and or a Statutory Declaration if applicable;
Covid-19 infection control training certificate;
Proof of COVID-19 Vaccinations
Quality, Safety and You, NDIS Worker Orientation Module certificate;
Safe Work Practices certificate;
Medication Assistance certificate.