Disability Support Worker

BigDog Support Services; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

BigDog Support Services in Queensland, Australia is seeking compassionate Disability Support Workers to join our team. You will provide specialised care for individuals with complex disabilities, supporting their well-being, safety and independence in home or community settings, and collaborating with families and care teams.

You will assist with daily living tasks, social and educational activities, and centre-based supports as required, with shifts including overnights.

Qualifications

• Blue Card for working with children.
• NDIS Worker Screening or Yellow Card - Disability.
• Current Queensland driver's license and reliable vehicle (where required).
• Current First Aid Certificate HLTAID003 (or equivalent) and CPR.

Responsibilities

• Support and assist individuals in their living environment.
• Provide in home/community access and/or centre based care and support, incorporating integration and participation in social, recreational and educational activities.
• Carry out designated tasks and activities aimed at meeting the participant's goals.
• Support a participant with manual handling, personal care including showering and domestic assistance.
• Be flexible in hours to support people 24 hours a day, including overnight shifts.

Skills

Compassionate care

Interpersonal skills

Team communication

Emergency responsiveness

Multitasking

Physical fitness

Education

Certificate III in Disability

Job description

We are dedicated to providing high-quality support services for individuals with disabilities. We are currently seeking compassionate and skilled Disability Support Workers to join our team.

As a Disability Support Worker, you will play a pivotal role in the lives of individuals with complex disabilities. Your primary responsibility is to provide specialised care and support to meet their needs, ensuring their well-being and promoting their independence.

The role will involve:

Being responsible for supporting and assisting individuals with disabilities in their living environment;

Provide quality in home/community access and/or centre based care and support, incorporating integration and participation on social, recreational and educational activities;

Carrying out designated tasks and activities aimed at meeting the participant's goals;

Supporting a participant with manual handling, personal care including showering and domestic assistance; and

Being flexible in the hours that you are willing to work as we support people 24 hours a day, every day. Including overnight shifts.

You should hold or be willing to obtain:

A Blue Card for working with children,

A NDIS Worker Screening or Yellow Card - Disability

A current Queensland driver's license and reliable vehicle to transport clients (where required)

A current First Aid Certificate (HLTAID003 or equivalent) & CPR

The following traits will be highly considered:

Physical fitness to perform manual handling, domestic assistance and to participate in activities with participants,

Knowledge of Person Centered Practice,

Experience in the disability sector,

Well-developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively within a team,

Ability to prioritise workload and respond to an emergency,

A positive attitude and the ability to multi-task.

Certificate III in Disability or Community Services