Disability Support Worker

Caregiva; Hervey Bay; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training

Flexible rostering

Job summary

Caregiva in Maryborough & Hervey Bay is seeking Disability Support Workers to join our in-home and community-based services for participants of the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

As a DSP you will assist with daily living, personal care, medication administration, and social participation in supported living settings, with flexible hours including weekends. Required: Certificate III/IV in Disability, vaccines, police check, and valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Disability or equivalent qualification (Required).
• Full vaccination against COVID-19 per QLD Government requirements (Required).
• National Police Check with no convictions (Required).
• Yellow Card / NDIS Worker Screening (Required).
• Australian Driver's Licence (Required).
• Working with Children Blue Card (Required).
• CPR and First Aid certificates (Required).
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends (Required).

Responsibilities

• Assist participants in daily living and personal care in supported living.
• Support domestic duties and assist with medication administration.
• Engage in skill development activities and social/community participation.
• Provide care in Maryborough & Hervey Bay region and follow PBSP plans.
• Maintain participant safety and uphold NDIS requirements.

Skills

People skills

Mental health care experience

Complex behaviours

NDIS requirements

Psychosocial disabilities

PBSP plan

Education

Certificate III or IV in Disability

Job description

Caregiva is offering an opportunity for a rewarding career in disability care. We’re seeking Disability Support Workers to join our growing team providing valuable services in the Maryborough & Hervey Bay region.

About Us:

Caregiva provides a range of in-home and community-based support services for people with a disability up to 65 years of age, with a specific focus on supporting those with a disability who are participants of the National Disability Insurance Scheme(NDIS). The services we provide include Supported Independent Living (SIL), Specialised Disability Accommodation (SDA), Community Access, and Transportation. See our website for more information (www.caregiva.net.au)

About the Role:

As a Disability Support Worker, you will assist participants in a supported living environment according to their individual needs to help them to live a fulfilling and meaningful life in the community. Your day-to-day tasks will revolve around providing support with daily living, including personal care, domestic duties, various skill development activities, medication administration, and social and community participation.

About You:

We're looking for someone with excellent people skills, experience in mental health care and complex behaviours, and a sound understanding of NDIS requirements.

If you're passionate about supporting individuals to realise their full potential, you will find this position to be incredibly fulfilling.

Work-life balance

Ongoing training & development

Learning management system to complete training

Flexible Rostering

Job Type:

Part-Timeor Casual

You must have (or be willing to obtain) the following:

Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends, with the potential for working Day Shifts, Evening Shifts, and Sleepovers(Required)

Full vaccination against COVID-19 in accordance with the QLD Government requirements(Required)

Certificate III or Certificate IV in Disability or an equivalent qualification completed or in progress (Required)

Ability to work with Complex Behaviour Participants

Experience working with Psychosocial disabilities

Ability to follow the PBSP plan

Ability to support participants in the Maryborough & Hervey Bay region

Current CPR Certificate(Required)

Current First Aid Certificate(Required)

National Police Check with no convictions(Required)

Valid Yellow Card / NDIS Worker Screening(Required)

Valid Australian Driver's Licence(Required)

Working with Children Blue Card(Required)

Ability to Work Flexible hours