Empowering Disability Support Worker | Flexible Shifts & Growth

Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety QLD; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowances

Flexible shifts

Paid induction & training

QSuper superannuation

Job summary

Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety QLD in Ipswich, QLD seeks a Disability Support Worker (Residential Care Officer) to support participants to live independently and engage in daily activities. As a Residential Care Officer you will build partnerships with participants, families and carers, assist with daily tasks and personal care, and help maintain health and wellbeing.

The role offers ongoing training, paid induction, and a track record of professional

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting people with disability
• Good relationship builder
• Able to show initiative
• Flexible
• Well organised
• Team player

Responsibilities

• Performing daily household tasks with participants that can include menu planning, cooking, and serving meals, cleaning, shopping, laundry, bed making and light garden activities
• Assisting participants to maintain relationships with their family, friends, and advocates
• Helping participants develop and maintain personal independence within their home with personal hygiene, grooming, toileting, showering and safe and enjoyable mealtimes
• Assisting participants in their personal and health care by providing support with medication ensuring correct dosages as prescribed, seizure response, and health needs

Job description

Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety QLD in Ipswich, QLD seeks a Disability Support Worker (Residential Care Officer) to support participants to live independently and engage in daily activities. As a Residential Care Officer you will build partnerships with participants, families and carers, assist with daily tasks and personal care, and help maintain health and wellbeing.

The role offers ongoing training, paid induction, and a track record of professional