Disability Support Worker

MyLink Social Work & Counselling Services; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

MyLink Social Work & Counselling Services on the Gold Coast is seeking compassionate Disability Support Workers across the region. You will provide person-centred care, assist with daily living, help clients access community activities and support them toward their NDIS goals.

The role involves emotional and practical support, medication administration where trained, and maintaining accurate case notes using ShiftCare.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Disability/Ageing or higher is required or highly regarded.
• NDIS Worker Screening clearance, or evidence that an application is in progress.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Current Queensland P2 or Open Driver Licence.
• Access to a reliable, registered vehicle suitable for client transport; Smartphone with internet access.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support, including personal care, hygiene, grooming, hoist use and catheter care where required.
• Assist with daily living and household activities.
• Support clients to access the community, attend appointments and work towards their NDIS goals.
• Provide respectful emotional and practical support to clients.
• Administer medication where appropriately trained and authorised.
• Build positive, professional and trusting relationships with clients.
• Complete accurate case notes and reports using online systems such as ShiftCare.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Team player

Communicative

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability/Ageing)

Mental health qualification

Tools

ShiftCare

Job description

MyLink Social Work & Counselling Services – Southport QLD

MyLink is growing! We are looking for compassionate, energetic and reliable Disability Support Workers to join our expanding team across the Gold Coast.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support, including personal care, hygiene, grooming, hoist use and catheter care where required.
• Assist with daily living and household activities.
• Support clients to access the community, attend appointments and work towards their NDIS goals.
• Provide respectful emotional and practical support to clients
• Administer medication where appropriately trained and authorised.
• Build positive, professional and trusting relationships with clients.
• Complete accurate case notes and reports using online systems such as ShiftCare.

What You'll Need

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability/Ageing), or higher, mental health qualification or a relevant qualification is highly regarded. Applicants with demonstrated disability-support experience and the skills and competencies appropriate to the role are also encouraged to apply.
• NDIS Worker Screening clearance, or evidence that an application is in progress.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Current Queensland P2 or Open Driver Licence.
• Access to a reliable, registered and appropriately insured vehicle suitable for client transport. Smartphone with reliable internet access.

Join MyLink and be part of a team committed to supporting choice, independence, connection and meaningful participation in the community.

To know more about us, visit www.mylinkservices.com.au.