Disability Support Worker: Flexible Shifts & Training

Queensland Government; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowances

Flexible shifts

Induction and training

Professional development

QSuper

ATW 13 days

5 weeks vacation

Job summary

Queensland Government is hiring a Disability Support Worker (Residential Care Officer) to assist participants in living independently and engaging in daily life. You will support meals, personal care, health needs and wellbeing, while following trauma-informed and PBS approaches.

The role offers flexible shifts, ongoing accredited training, two weeks induction and additional training for professional development, with access to superannuation and long-term leave benefits.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily household tasks with participants including menu planning, cooking, cleaning, shopping, laundry and light gardening.
• Assist participants with personal hygiene, grooming, toileting, showering and safe mealtimes.
• Support with medication administration and health needs per prescribed doses and seizure response.
• Provide high-quality, person-centred support to individuals with complex behaviours and disabilities.
• Implement Positive Behaviour Support strategies to promote wellbeing and outcomes.
• Deliver trauma-informed care that recognises and responds to trauma impacts.

Job description

Queensland Government is hiring a Disability Support Worker (Residential Care Officer) to assist participants in living independently and engaging in daily life. You will support meals, personal care, health needs and wellbeing, while following trauma-informed and PBS approaches.

The role offers flexible shifts, ongoing accredited training, two weeks induction and additional training for professional development, with access to superannuation and long-term leave benefits.