Disability Support Worker – SIL & In-Home Care

Accord Care Qld Pty; Morayfield; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Job summary

Accord Care Qld Pty in Morayfield, QLD is seeking compassionate Disability Support Workers to provide SIL support to participants with mental-health conditions and cognitive impairment, including a non-verbal Rett syndrome participant. You will follow individual support plans, assist with daily living, mealtime management, mobility, PBSPs and medication support, ensuring safety and dignity.

We offer shifts including morning, afternoon and sleepover, with competitive pay up to $46.70 per hour

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent.
• Experience supporting people with disability and mental-health conditions.
• Ability to follow Positive Behaviour Support Plans and individual support strategies.
• Current open Australian driver's licence.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willingness to obtain one.
• Availability to work the advertised roster including afternoon and sleepover shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support with personal care, grooming, dressing and daily living activities.
• Support a non-verbal participant with Rett syndrome and respond to cues.
• Follow mealtime management plans and ensure safe eating and drinking practices.
• Provide mobility assistance and supervision, considering balance and falls risks.
• Understand and implement PBSPs and follow individual support strategies.
• Support participants with mental-health conditions and cognitive impairment.
• Assist with medication support per training and procedures.
• Support household tasks, meal prep, shopping, appointments and community participation.
• Maintain progress notes, medication records and incident documentation.
• Promote participants' dignity, independence, choice and wellbeing.

Skills

Communication skills

Observation skills

Non-verbal communication

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

Job description

Accord Care Qld Pty in Morayfield, QLD is seeking compassionate Disability Support Workers to provide SIL support to participants with mental-health conditions and cognitive impairment, including a non-verbal Rett syndrome participant. You will follow individual support plans, assist with daily living, mealtime management, mobility, PBSPs and medication support, ensuring safety and dignity.

We offer shifts including morning, afternoon and sleepover, with competitive pay up to $46.70 per hour