Disability Support Worker - Cairns

Cootharinga North Queensland; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 53,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Cootharinga North Queensland is seeking casual and permanent part-time Support Workers in Cairns and surrounding suburbs. You will help people live independently, assist with meals, daily tasks, appointments and community activities.

Role involves medication support and mobility assistance, with training provided. Opportunity to join a supportive team focused on person-centred care.

Qualifications

• Passion for people and excellent customer service.
• Commitment to working together to deliver great outcomes.
• Strong listening and respectful communication skills.
• Current First Aid & CPR certificates (or willingness to obtain).
• Blue Card & NDIS Worker Screening Check (assistance available).
• Driver’s licence and/or reliable transport.

Responsibilities

• Help people live independently and do the things that matter to them.
• Assist with meals, cleaning and daily tasks.
• Support community participation and attend appointments or activities.
• Provide medication support.
• Assist with mobility (including hoists where required).
• Shift flexibility across casual and part-time roles.

Skills

Customer care

First Aid & CPR

Communication

Blue Card & NDIS

Driver's license

Job description

1d ago , from Cootharinga North Queensland

We’re looking for casual and permanent part-time Support Workers in Cairns and surrounding suburbs to join our team. Whether you’ve done this before or you’re new and passionate about helping others — we’d love to hear from you.

What you will be doing

No two days are the same —you’llbe supporting people to live independently and do the things that matter to them.

• Helping with meals,cleaningand daily tasks
• Supporting someone to get out into the community
• Attending appointments or social activities
• Medication support
• Assistingwith mobility (including hoists whererequired)

We’re looking for casual and permanent part-time Support Workers in Cairns and surrounding suburbs to join our team. Whether you’ve done this before or you’re new and passionate about helping others — we’d love to hear from you.

What you will be doing

No two days are the same —you’llbe supporting people to live independently and do the things that matter to them.

• Personal care (showering, dressing, toileting)
• Helping with meals,cleaningand daily tasks
• Supporting someone to get out into the community
• Attending appointments or social activities
• Medication support
• Assistingwith mobility (including hoists whererequired)

Why work with Cootharinga?

• Award conditions andhourly ratethat reflectexperience
• Paid training& ongoing development(no experience needed to get started)
• Great opportunities for career growth and developmentacross roles
• Salary packagingup to $15,900 per year(for part-time employees)
• Work as part of a supportive and person-centred team

Shifts available

Shifts are availableacross a variety oftimes,and we will work with you to build a permanent rosterthat suits your availability.

We welcome applications from anyone interested, especially those available for:

• Early mornings (from 6am)
• Overnight/sleepover shifts

What you’ll need

• A passion for people and a focus on great customer service
• A commitment to working together to deliver great outcomes
• Great listening and respectful communication skills
• CurrentFirst Aid & CPRcertificates(or willing to obtain)
• Blue Card & NDIS Worker Screening Check (we can help you get these)
• Driver’s licence and/or reliable transport

About Cootharinga

Cootharinga has a proud history of supporting people with disability, their families and communities across North and Far North Queensland.

We are committed to creating an inclusive society where everyone has the same opportunity to live the life they want.

As a registered community support provider, we offer support services that help people build independence and connect with their community.

Cootharinga is an Equal Employment Opportunity workplace and we encourage people of diverse backgrounds and people with disability to apply.

The CPL Group acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging.We are committed to honoringAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples andtheir unique cultural and spiritual relationship to land, water, and seasand their rich contribution to society.

Additional information

• Pay based on experience up to $47 per hour
• Casual & part-time opportunities available
• Help us to make a difference in people's lives every day!