5 Qualities of an Excellent Disability Support Provider
If you're looking for disability support services, or if you're thinking about being a disability support worker yourself, there are a few key qualities to keep in mind. It can be overwhelming looking at all the options – just plug ‘disability support launceston’ into Google and you’ll be thrown dozens of disability support providers!
This blog post will help you determine the best of the best disability support providers, and (hint-hint) we know we’re one of them! Whether you’re seeking support for a loved one, for yourself, or you’re looking for employment as a disability support worker in Launceston, there’s some general criteria that all excellent disability support providers should meet.
Enriched Care Solutions prides itself on being the leading disability support provider in Launceston. Founded in 2013, we’ve been operating since the launch of the NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme), so you could say that we have a few runs on the board when it comes to long term, top-quality disability support.
Here are five qualities of an excellent disability support provider that we’re proud to display;
1) Person-centred Support Services
Enriched Care Solutions has the core values of ‘Encourage Dreams, Create Solutions and Build Connections’. All these values are person-centred, as we provide tailored disability support services specific to each of our wonderful participants. Being a disability support worker with a person-centred focus means that each of our disability support workers are reliable, compassionate and flexible. Our true gauge of success is the happiness and growth of our participants, and we work towards improving that every single day.
2) Empathy & Kindness
The best disability support providers really care about you and the unique challenges you face. They're kind and understanding, and create a supportive environment where you feel comfortable and valued. “Empathy is seeing with the eyes of another, listening with the ears of another and feeling with the heart of another.” – Alfred Adler.
3) Excellent Communication Skills
Top-quality disability support providers and support workers can communicate clearly and effectively with you and can also listen intently. A great disability support provider will make sure they understand your needs and concerns, so they can give you the best possible care.
The team at Enriched Care are transparent and available, we want to be present each of our participants and their loved ones whether they need an appointment booked, a listening ear or have feedback to pass onto us! As they say, communication is absolutely key!
4) Flexibility & Adaptability
Life is unpredictable, and you want to find disability support services that can roll with the punches. A great disability support provider is flexible and adaptable, ready to switch things up at a moment's notice to meet your needs.
Our Enriched Care team seek to meet our participants where they’re at. We understand that we’re humans, working with humans, and that each day can look totally different. It’s part of the disability support work that we love!
5) Professionalism & Reliability
Challenges are inevitable, but a great disability support provider is an excellent problem solver. They're proactive in identifying potential issues and are always looking for creative solutions that work for you. They should also meet NDIS registration requirements, so make sure you ask them how they measure up to NDIS standards!
Of course, Enriched Care is an NDIS registered disability support service provider, so you can have peace of mind knowing that you’re in the hands of professionals. After all, we strive each day to be the leading disability support service provider in Launceston!
If you're looking for an awesome disability support provider, keep these five qualities in mind; person-centred support services, empathy & kindness, excellent communication skills, flexibility & adaptability and professionalism & reliability. And if you want to be guaranteed of these traits, why not get in touch with the team today!