Lifestyle Assistant | Complex Care & 7-Day Schedule

Great Mates; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Mates is seeking experienced Lifestyle Assistants to support people with disability across various settings. The role focuses on person-centred care, community participation, and meaningful activities, with a commitment to safety and independence.

Positions cover seven days with shifts including days, evenings, weekends, and sleepovers. Applicants should have 12+ months of relevant experience, a Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability), and a calm, professional approach.

Qualifications

• At least 12 months paid experience supporting people with disability, including people with complex support needs or behaviours of concern.
• Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or another relevant qualification.
• Strong communication and problem solving skills.
• A calm, respectful and professional approach.
• A willingness to complete induction and participant-specific training.

Responsibilities

• Supporting people with personal care, household tasks, daily routines and community participation.
• Building respectful relationships that promote dignity, choice, privacy, safety and independence.
• Following individual support plans, health and allied health plans and behaviour support plans.
• Providing higher intensity supports only within training and assessed competence.
• Completing accurate progress notes, incident reports and documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Calm under pressure

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Follow plans

Documentation

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)

Job description

Great Mates is seeking experienced Lifestyle Assistants to support people with disability across various settings. The role focuses on person-centred care, community participation, and meaningful activities, with a commitment to safety and independence.

Positions cover seven days with shifts including days, evenings, weekends, and sleepovers. Applicants should have 12+ months of relevant experience, a Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability), and a calm, professional approach.