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Part Time Dietitian

We are seeking a Part Time Dietitian to work 2 days per week.  The Dietitian is part of a multidisciplinary team of health professionals that supports the Community Living Service.

The Dietitian works both independently and in collaboration with others in assisting clients who live in group homes, (Penrith to Katoomba), to eat interesting and nutritious diets.  All clients have limited capacity to make choices; have some degree of dysphagia, usually related to cerebral palsy; and may be supported with texture-modified diets and/or PEG tube formulae.  

Key tasks include liaising with families and support staff regarding diet; working closely with the Speech Pathologist regarding texture modification; devising individual Nutrition Plans; developing house menus which simplify cooking to accommodate a range of dietary requirements; assisting support staff to implement recommendations; and monitoring and evaluating plans.

Applications close: 6 Aug 2010.

 

Casual Support Worker

We are seeking Casual Support Workers to work within our community homes located in the Blue Mountains and Penrith areas. 

You will provide the day to day support of clients with physical and intellectual disabilities and complex health care needs within a community home setting.  This support is in accordance with each client’s Individual Support Plan, and includes support in all areas of a client’s life, from personal care and mealtime support to community access and interpersonal relationships.

Essential Criteria:  

  •  A positive attitude to people with a disability
  • Awareness and understanding of current legislation
  • Current drivers licence
  • Current First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain within the first 3 months of employment)
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team

 Desirable:

  • Experience working with people with a disability
  • Certificate III in Disability Work or other TAFE and/or tertiary qualifications in other related fields
  • Computer skills

 

 

For an information pack for either position please contact Dianne Donnellan at Disability Enterprises on (02) 4784 1118.  DE is an equal opportunity employer.  People from CALD and ATSI backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

There are currently no other positions vacant at Disability Enterprises.