Disability Support Worker - North Brisbane

Access Lifecare; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Fixed rosters

Competitive pay

SCHADS penalty rates for evenings/week

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Ongoing support from management

Job summary

Access Lifecare in North Brisbane is seeking a dedicated Disability Support Worker to provide personalised in-home and facility-based support to clients in our Supported Independent Living facilities.

You will assist with daily living activities, personal care, meal preparation and transport to appointments, while maintaining dignity and safety. Flexibility to work varied shifts is essential, with ongoing supervision and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Cert III in Disability/Aged Care/Community or Mental Health required.
• Experience working with people with disabilities and challenging behaviour/complex physical disabilities preferred.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts (morning, day, afternoon, evening, night, weekends).
• Current First Aid & CPR certification or willingness to obtain.
• Current National Police Check (within 12 months) or willingness to obtain.
• Working with vulnerable people card.
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module certificate is desirable prior to commencement (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Supports clients with activities of daily living.
• Assists with personal care.
• Provides domestic assistance (house cleaning, washing, tidying).
• Assists with meal preparation.
• Provides companionship and emotional support.
• Transporting clients to appointments or recreational activities when required.

Education

Cert III in Disability/Aged Care/Community or Mental Health

Job description

Disability Support Worker - North Brisbane

Are you interested in making a real difference in people's life?

Are youpassionateabout peopleand wanting to provide a personalised realistic support to the vulnerable?

We are looking for enthusiastic and passionate Disability Support Workers for working within our Supported Independent Living Facility's located in North Brisbane.

You will be highly supported in your role with opportunity for professional supervision and ongoing support.

The Role

The role of disability support workers will include and not limited to:

• Supports clients with activities of daily living
• Assisting with personal care
• Providing domestic assistance (house cleaning, washing, tidying up)
• Assisting with meal preparation
• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Transporting client to appointments and/or recreational activities (if required)

To be successful for this position you will require.

• Minimum of Cert III in Disability/Aged Care/Community or Mental Health
• Experience of working with people with disabilities, challenging behaviour and complex physical disabilities (desired)
• Flexibility and availability is essential in this role, with the ability to work a variety of shifts; morning, day, afternoon, evening, night and weekends
• Willingness to work in the community

If you are an experienced and dedicated care worker committed to helping people with disability we would love to hear from you

Essential for this Role

• 1-2 years of disability support work or personal care experience (desired)
• Valid work rights in Australia
• Current National Police Check (within 12 months validity), (or be prepared to obtain)
• Current First Aid & CPR certification (or be prepared to obtain)
• Working with vulnerable people card
• Demonstrated experience/knowledge in working with people with disability
• Be comfortable working independently as well as an active team member
• NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) Worker Orientation Module Certificate is mandatory prior to commencement: https://www.ndiscommission.gov.au/workers/support-for-workers/training-course

What We Offer

• Flexibility in working hours to suit work-life balance needs
• Fixed days and ongoing rosters
• Competitive industry hourly rates in line with your experience and qualifications - paid fortnightly
• SCHADS Award penalty rates for evenings and weekends
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Ongoing support and advice from our experienced and friendly, office and management team with regular follow ups