Disability Support Champion: Empower Independence

CatholicCare Central Queensland; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

CatholicCare Central Queensland is seeking compassionate Disability Support Workers to join our team in Rockhampton. You will support clients across NDIS, NIISQ and QCSS programs to live independently, participate in their communities and achieve personal goals.

Your role includes practical assistance, encouragement and guidance tailored to each client’s needs, following care plans and promoting dignity, choice and control.

Qualifications

• Domestic Assistance: Demonstrated experience in domestic or commercial cleaning.

Responsibilities

• Personal care: Assist clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming and personal hygiene.
• Domestic assistance: Support clients with cleaning, laundry, meal preparation and maintaining a safe home environment.
• Daily living skills: Encourage clients to develop independence with cooking, shopping, budgeting and everyday routines.
• Community access: Support clients to attend appointments, participate in recreational activities and maintain social connections.
• Supported Independent Living: Assist clients with daily routines, household tasks, personal care and developing independent living skills.
• Transport assistance: Help clients access medical appointments, therapy sessions and community activities.
• Short Term Accommodation: Provide temporary support and respite care tailored to client needs.
• Additional support: Provide emotional support, assist with individual behavioural support strategies and help clients navigate everyday challenges.
• Medication assistance: Assist with medication where appropriately trained and authorised.

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

Job description

CatholicCare Central Queensland is seeking compassionate Disability Support Workers to join our team in Rockhampton. You will support clients across NDIS, NIISQ and QCSS programs to live independently, participate in their communities and achieve personal goals.

Your role includes practical assistance, encouragement and guidance tailored to each client’s needs, following care plans and promoting dignity, choice and control.