Disability Support Worker — Flexible Shifts & Growth Opportunities

Meraki Care Services; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay (SCHADS Award)

Training and career progression

Flexible rosters

Supportive team culture

Opportunity to work with diverse cases

Job summary

Meraki Care Services is seeking compassionate Disability Support Workers to join our team across the Sunshine Coast and Caboolture regions. You will provide person-centered support to participants in our SIL homes, helping them build independence and improve quality of life.

You will work shifts including mornings, afternoons, weekends and sleepover nights as part of a rotating roster, delivering flexible, respectful care and promoting dignity and choice for participants.

Qualifications

• Experience in Disability Support or NDIS sector.
• Current Australian Driver Licence.
• Reliable vehicle with Comprehensive Insurance.
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate.
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (Yellow Card).
• Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card).
• Current Flu Vaccination.
• Smartphone with internet access.
• Availability for rotating roster including weekends and night shifts.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate and dedicated to quality supports.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Physically capable of manual handling and related duties.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred supports to participants living with disabilities.
• Implement Individual Support Plans and Positive Behaviour Support Strategies.
• Assist with medication administration per policies.
• Support emotional, mental and physical wellbeing.
• Assist with personal care and activities of daily living.
• Complete domestic duties including meals, cleaning and laundry.
• Maintain documentation, progress notes and incident reporting.
• Promote participant choice, independence, dignity and inclusion.
• Maintain confidentiality and rights of participants.

Skills

Disability support experience

Driver's license

First aid/CPR

Communication skills

Independent and team work

Manual handling

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

NDIS Worker Screening Clearance

Blue Card / Working with Children Check

Job description

Meraki Care Services is seeking compassionate Disability Support Workers to join our team across the Sunshine Coast and Caboolture regions. You will provide person-centered support to participants in our SIL homes, helping them build independence and improve quality of life.

You will work shifts including mornings, afternoons, weekends and sleepover nights as part of a rotating roster, delivering flexible, respectful care and promoting dignity and choice for participants.