Independent Living Support Specialist

Kanda; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Sleepover shifts

Roster 7 days

Job summary

Kanda is seeking a Support Worker to assist people with disability in a SIL home, promoting safety, structure and therapeutic support. You will perform personal care, manage complex behaviours, prepare meals, and document progress and incidents as part of a client-centred care team.

Ideal candidates will have at least one year of experience in disability or aged care, be able to handle manual tasks, and maintain clear documentation.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year's experience in disability support, aged care or community services.
• Confidence providing personal care and supporting people with complex needs.
• Practical experience with manual handling, hoisting and safe transfer techniques.
• Strong communication, documentation and incident-reporting skills.
• Ability to work independently, follow support plans and use sound judgement.
• Calm, respectful, and person-centred approach; ability to work well in a team and support less-experienced colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and daily living support.
• Deliver positive behaviour support for participants with complex needs and high behaviours of concern.
• Assist with meal preparation and household tasks.
• Accurately document participant progress, incidents and support provided.

Skills

Disability support

Personal care

Manual handling

Hoisting

Safe transfer

Communication

Documentation

Incident reporting

Independent work

Follow support plans

Sound judgement

Person-centred

Teamwork

Mentoring

Job description

Kanda is seeking a Support Worker to assist people with disability in a SIL home, promoting safety, structure and therapeutic support. You will perform personal care, manage complex behaviours, prepare meals, and document progress and incidents as part of a client-centred care team.

Ideal candidates will have at least one year of experience in disability or aged care, be able to handle manual tasks, and maintain clear documentation.