Disability Support Worker

Multicap; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 54,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid induction & training

Penalty rates & annual wage increases

Bonuses for introducing great people

Exclusive retailer discounts

Job summary

Multicap on the Gold Coast supports team is seeking Disability Support Workers to assist customers transitioning from hospital and clinical care into accommodation services. You will be at the forefront of delivering compassionate care and implementing strategies to help customers live more independently.

The role requires experience with high-complex needs, flexibility across shifts, and a current Driver's Licence, Blue Card, NDIS Screening, First Aid and CPR.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in the Disability Sector providing services to individuals with high-complex needs.
• Current First Aid & CPR Certificate.
• Paid Blue Card & NDIS Worker Screening required.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with complex needs moving from hospital to accommodation services.
• Provide personal care including bathing, toileting and dressing, plus meal and medication assistance as needed.
• Implement Positive Behaviour Support Plans and manage health challenges.

Skills

Complex support environments

Personal care assistance

Positive Behaviour Support

Workload prioritisation

Education

First Aid & CPR

NDIS Worker Screening

Blue Card

Job description

Multicap's sole purpose is enhancing the quality of life for people with disabilities and their families. We deliver tailored, holistic services designed to meet the unique needs of every individual across all ages, abilities, and circumstances and are looking for those that connect strongly to that purpose.

About Your New Role

As part of our Gold Coast Supports Team, you will be assisting customers with complex needs moving from hospital and clinical care, into accommodation services. Our Disability Support Workers are the forefront of delivering exceptional care and implementing innovative strategies to help customers overcome daily challenges and reach their full potential.

About You

• Excels in complex support environments, including Clinical Settings, In-Home Supports, Supported Independent Living, and Community Access
• Experience with health support, PEG feeding, meal and medication assistance manual handling and providing personal care including bathing, toileting and dressing
• Has extensive experience working with complex support needs, implementing Positive Behavioural Support Plans, clear understanding of restrictive practices and handling mental and physical health challenges
• Demonstrates the ability to prioritise workloads and respond to emergent situations with ease
• Is flexible and can work across various shifts, including mornings, afternoons, nights, and overnights
• Take advantage of opportunities for ongoing professional growth and career advancement
• Paid induction & training
• Penalty rates & annual wage increases
• Earn bonuses for introducing great people to our team
• Enjoy exclusive discounts at hundreds of retailers to save on everyday purchases

Requirements

• A current Driver's Licence (P2 Minimum)
• Paid Blue Card & NDIS Worker Screening
• Current First Aid & CPR Certificate
• 2 years’ experience in the Disability Sector providing services to individuals with high-complex needs

Diversity is Strength. We encourage people from diverse ages, gender, identity, cultural backgrounds and experience including First nations peoples, Cultural and linguistically diverse to apply for this position.