Disability Support Worker

Staffing Options; Gympie Regional; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Staffing Options in Australia is seeking a kind and compassionate support worker to assist a 40-year-old gentleman in Mothar Mountain. The role focuses on empowering daily participation, personal care, and maintaining meaningful activities with training provided.

Shifts include morning 6am–12 noon and afternoon 12 noon–6pm, with fill-in shifts as needed. Requirements: NDIS Worker Screening (or willing to obtain), Queensland driver’s licence, First Aid/CPR (or willing to obtain), rights to work

Qualifications

• NDIS Worker Screening (or willing to obtain)
• Open Queensland Driver’s Licence
• First Aid and CPR Certification (or willing to obtain)
• Rights to work in Australia
• Able to live within reasonable travelling distance

Responsibilities

• Daily Living
• Personal Care
• Manual handling & hoisting
• Transport & Community Participation

Skills

Compassionate

Patient

Open minded

Job description

A 40-year-old gentleman living in Mothar Mountain is looking for a kind and compassionate support worker to join his team. He enjoys gardening and connecting with his local community. The right fit will be someone open minded, patient and grounded with a good sense of humour who will work collaboratively with him, his family and his extended circle of support.

The role will focus on doing with, not for, empowering the gentleman to actively participate in his daily life. Decision making and independence will be promoted in all activities. The position includes support with daily living and personal care, as well as assistance to maintain meaningful activities, build community connections and nurture existing relationships.

A calm nature, blended with positivity and enthusiasm will be a good fit. As part of a team that operates within a family setting, the successful candidate will be expected to take direction and pay close attention to detail. Experience with Cerebral Palsy and individuals who are non-verbal will be beneficial, however, no experience is required as full training is provided.

Support Duties:

• Daily Living
• Personal Care
• Manual handling & hoisting
• Transport & Community Participation

Shifts Available:

• Morning shifts - 6am - 12 noon
• Aftternoon shifts - 12 noon - 6pm
• Fill in shifts when staff are on leave

Pay Rates:

Starting Rate - $37.95 per hour subject to increase 01 December to $43.65 per hour

Requirements:

• NDIS Worker Screening(or willing to obtain)
• Open Queensland Driver’s Licence
• First Aid and CPR Certification (or willing to obtain)
• Able to work in a smoke free environment
• Living within reasonable travelling distance
• Rights to work in Australia

Highly Regarded:

• Experience with Cerebral Palsy
• Experience supporting individuals who are non-verbal