NDIS Disability Support Worker: SIL & Community Access

Compassionate Community Care; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual with ongoing shifts

Diversity of supports

Training and development

Community-focused workplace

Support from management

Job summary

Compassionate Community Care in Cairns, Far North Queensland, is hiring a Disability Support Worker to provide person-centred supports across SIL, Community Access and individual participant services. You will help participants maintain independence with dignity, choice and control while adhering to plans and policies.

The role requires flexibility for a 24/7 roster, strong communication, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team to support diverse participants and

Qualifications

• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
• Working with Children Check/Blue Card where applicable
• Current First Aid and CPR certification
• Current Australian Driver Licence
• Reliable access to transport
• NDIS Worker Orientation and mandatory training requirements

Responsibilities

• Supporting participants within Supported Independent Living (SIL) homes
• Providing Community Access and social participation supports
• Assisting participants with activities of daily living and personal care
• Supporting participants to develop and maintain independence and daily living skills
• Transporting and supporting participants to appointments, activities and community events
• Assisting with meal preparation, household tasks and daily routines
• Supporting participants to achieve their individual NDIS goals
• Following participant support plans, Behaviour Support Plans and risk management strategies
• Supporting participants with medication in accordance with organisational policies and individual requirements
• Completing accurate progress notes and required documentation

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

Tools

Job description

Compassionate Community Care in Cairns, Far North Queensland, is hiring a Disability Support Worker to provide person-centred supports across SIL, Community Access and individual participant services. You will help participants maintain independence with dignity, choice and control while adhering to plans and policies.

The role requires flexibility for a 24/7 roster, strong communication, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team to support diverse participants and