Disability Support Worker (Female)

Healthy Life Community Services; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 3,582,000 - 4,684,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Healthy Life Community Services in Toowoomba, QLD is seeking female casual Disability Support Workers to join our SIL team, supporting participants to achieve NDIS goals through personal care, daily activities, and community participation.

Roles involve AM/PM shifts, sleepovers, and active night work; mandatory dementia/mental health experience and clearances; competitive hourly rate with casual schedule in Toowoomba SIL homes.

Qualifications

• NDIS Worker Screening clearance is mandatory.
• Blue Card certification is required.
• Current Drivers Licence is required.
• First Aid and CPR certificates are mandatory.
• NDIS Workers' Orientation module completion is required.
• Mental Health and/or Dementia experience is mandatory.
• Experience using a hoist is desirable.
• MAYBO or CPI Training is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Assist participants in attaining positive outcomes aligned with their NDIS plan.
• Provide Personal Care and Activities of Daily Living support.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation.
• Work independently within the community or participant's home.
• Participate in corporate and community events as needed.
• Transport participants to services and appointments.
• Deliver high-quality support across varying levels of need.
• Provide detailed reports after each shift.

Skills

NDIS Worker Screening clearance

Blue Card certification

Current Drivers Licence

First Aid and CPR certificates

NDIS Workers' Orientation module

Mental Health and/or Dementia

Experience using a hoist

MAYBO or CPI Training

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent

Tools

Hoist

Job description

Healthy Life Community Services – Toowoomba QLD

Healthy Life Community Services (HLCS) is committed to empowering individuals live a more fulfilling life with enjoyment, purpose and independence. Our prime focus is on creating a boundless list of opportunities for people with disabilities to develop new skills, build confidence and enhance social relationships.

HLCS is currently recruiting for female Casual Disability Support Workers to join our SIL team in our mission to empower our clients in achieving their NDIS goals and realizing their life aspirations.

We offer personalized one-on-one support services to our clients, encompassing a range of areas, including:

• Daily activities
• Personal Care
• Social engagement
• Assisted living within their homes
• Active community involvement
• Transportation assistance
• Respite care
• Weekday and weekend care

Key role:

As a Support Worker, your primary role will be to offer support to participants. You will play a vital role in promoting their autonomy, ensuring they have choices and control over their lives, and assisting them in reaching their individual goals. Your dedication to empowering participants and helping them achieve personal growth will be paramount in this position.

We are currently recruiting for multiple SIL participants. Experience in mental health and/or dementia are requirements for these roles

Hours:

AM/PM/Sleepovers and Active Night Shifts

Pay Rate:

These roles are SCHADS 2.1 under the social and community section of the Award

Please note that our participants have requested female support workers for these roles

Responsibilities:

• Assisting participants in attaining positive outcomes aligned with their personal goals as outlined in their NDIS plan.
• Personal Care and ADLs
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date documentation.
• Working independently within the community or the participant's home.
• Actively participating in corporate and community events.
• Transporting participants to various services and appointments
• Delivering high-quality support to participants with varying levels of needs.
• Providing detailed reports after each shift.
• Undertaking additional tasks as assigned by the manager.

By fulfilling these responsibilities, you will contribute to the overall well-being and progress of our participants, ensuring their satisfaction and success in their NDIS journey.

Your position details:

• Employment Type: Casual
• Location: Toowoomba

As a casual employee, you will enjoy flexibility in your work schedule while receiving a competitive hourly rate. This position is based in Toowoomba in our SIL homes.

Essentials:

The successful candidate will also be required to possess or have the ability to obtain the following:

• NDIS Worker Screening clearance
• Blue Card certification
• Current Drivers Licence
• Comprehensive car insurance
• First Aid and CPR certificates
• NDIS Workers' Orientation module completion
• Cert III in Individual Support or its equivalent (desirable)
• Mental Health and/or Dementia experience - (mandatory)
• Experience in supporting individuals with BOC and a PBSP will be highly regarded
• Experience using a hoist
• Current MAYBO or CPI Training - highly regarded

We would also welcome Age Care Workers looking to make the transition into disability services

These additional qualifications and clearances are necessary to ensure the safety and well-being of our participants, as well as to comply with regulatory and organizational requirements. If you do not meet the mandatory experience requirements we cannot consider you for these roles.

Due to a high volume of applicants only shortlisted candidates will be contacted regarding the next steps in their application process.