Disability Support Worker

Group; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Multicap in Norman Gardens, Queensland, is seeking a Disability Support Worker to join our permanent part-time team. You will provide person-centred support in SIL homes and CAS programs, assisting with daily living, medication monitoring, and mobility aids.

You will work with individuals who may have complex behaviours and PBS plans, maintain accurate documentation, and promote independence and community participation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 months working with complex behaviours and implementing PBS plans
• Experience supporting individuals with complex medical or health needs
• Ability to complete documentation accurately
• Genuine and empathetic approach to caring for individuals with disability

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care and support with daily living activities, assisting with medication administration
• Tailoring provided support to align with PBS plans for individuals with complex behaviours
• Supporting customers to safely use mobility aids including hoists and wheelchairs
• Maintaining accurate documentation and completing administrative tasks as required

Skills

PBS plans

Complex behaviours

Medication administration

Documentation

Job description

Disability Support Worker Tatelyn Crowley-McKayNorman Gardens, QLD, AU

About the Role

Join our Norman Gardens team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of people with disability across our Supported Independent Living (SIL) homes and Community Access Support (CAS) program. We are currently recruiting permanent part-time Disability Support Workers. In this rewarding role, you will provide person-centred support that promotes independence, inclusion, and quality of life for the people we support. This role requires experience working with Complex Behaviours and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) plans and is the perfect opportunity for experienced Support Workers.

What You'll Be Doing

• Providing personal care and support with daily living activities, assisting with medication administration and monitoring health needs
• Tailoring provided support to align with Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) plans, and providing care for individuals that may have complex behaviours
• Supporting customers to safely use mobility aids, including hoists and wheelchairs
• Encouraging social inclusion through community participation
• Maintaining accurate documentation and completing administrative tasks as required

Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 3 months working with complex behaviours and implementing PBS plans (required)
• Experience supporting individuals with complex medical or health needs (required)
• Ability to complete documentation and administrative tasks accurately
• A genuine and empathetic approach to caring for individuals with disability

Requirements

• Current Driver Licence (P2 minimum)
• Current First Aid & CPR Certificate
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (Yellow Card)
• Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
• Superannuation and penalty rates
• Paid training
• Salary packaging options for Permanent Part-Time employees
• A supportive team environment
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of people with disability

About Multicap

For more than 60 years, Multicap has been supporting people with disability to live independently and achieve their goals. Our purpose is to enhance the quality of life of people with disability and their families through tailored, person-centred supports. We provide services across a range of settings and work alongside customers to help build skills, confidence and meaningful connections. Our teams are united by a commitment to delivering quality support and creating positive outcomes.