Compassionate Disability Support Assistant | Complex Care

Great Mates; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Higher Intensity Allowance

Salary packaging

24/7 online doctor access

Training & development

Career progression

Job summary

Great Mates on the Gold Coast is seeking compassionate Lifestyle Assistants to support people with disability in a complex, person-centered way. You’ll work across Supported Independent Living settings, assisting with personal care, daily routines and meaningful activities.

We welcome applicants with 12 months experience, a Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent, and a willingness to complete training.

Qualifications

• At least 12 months paid experience supporting people with disability.
• Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent.
• Strong communication and problem solving skills.
• Willingness to complete induction and participant-specific training.

Responsibilities

• Support people with personal care, household tasks, daily routines and community participation.
• Build respectful relationships that promote dignity, choice, privacy, safety and independence.
• Follow individual support plans, health and wellbeing plans and behaviour support plans.
• Provide higher intensity supports only within your training and competence.
• Complete accurate progress notes and incident reports in a timely manner.
• Recognise and escalate changes in wellbeing or safety concerns.
• Communicate clearly with colleagues, health professionals and support networks.
• Follow NDIS Code of Conduct and workplace health and safety requirements.

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)

Job description

Great Mates on the Gold Coast is seeking compassionate Lifestyle Assistants to support people with disability in a complex, person-centered way. You’ll work across Supported Independent Living settings, assisting with personal care, daily routines and meaningful activities.

We welcome applicants with 12 months experience, a Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent, and a willingness to complete training.