NDIS DISABILITY SUPPORT WORKERS – SUNSHINE COAST

Healthcare Australia; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Superannuation payments

24/7 support team

Work life balance

eHCA app for shifts

Job summary

Healthcare Australia (HCA) is seeking reliable Disability Support Workers for ongoing shifts across the Sunshine Coast and surrounds. You will support individuals with diverse needs to achieve their NDIS goals, including personal care, medication assistance and community access.

Applicants should have Cert III+, 12+ months paid experience, Blue Card, NDIS screening, First Aid/ CPR, and a valid driver licence with reliable transport. Induction and ongoing training are provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum Certificate III or higher in a relevant field.
• 12+ months paid experience in a similar role.
• QLD Blue Card/ Working with Children Check.
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (P) required.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates.
• Able to provide 100 points of ID and work rights in Australia.
• COVID-19 vaccination (2 doses).
• Open Australian Driver Licence and own transport.
• Comprehensive car insurance.
• Smartphone (iOS or Android).
• Willingness to complete online competencies, portal induction and attend paid induction day.

Responsibilities

• Commit to regular and consistent shift schedules (day/night/weekend/Public Holidays).
• Provide 1:1 support to individuals to achieve NDIS goals.
• Assist with personal care, medications, mobility and daily living tasks.
• Maintain documentation and shift notes.
• Support community access and appointments as required.

Skills

Disability support

1:1 support

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Cert III or higher

Tools

eHCA App

Online Portal

Job description

Join us at HCA and make a difference in peoples lives!

Healthcare Australia (HCA) is an international organisation & registered NDIS provider specialising in Core Supports providing In Home and Community Access support to NDIS participants.

We are currently looking for reliable and outgoing Disability Support Workers for our ongoing shifts on the Sunshine Coast and surrounding regions, to support, engage and motivate our customers to achieve their NDIS goals.

Support Workers with MND experience and male support workers with availability for active/ passive night shifts are highly encouraged to apply!

The Role –Disability SupportWorker:

• Looking for support workers to commit to regular and consistent shift schedules incl. day/ night, weekend and Public Holiday shifts.
• Supportindividuals of all ages with intellectual impairments, mental health and/or physical disabilities.
• Outstanding interpersonal, communication and resilience skills.
• Experience providing personal care, assisting with medications, manual handling and challenging behaviours.
• Adaptability to work with different individuals.
• Must be creative and resourceful to assist customers achieve their goals – providing high quality 1:1 support with Daily Living.
• Passionate, empathetic & committed to provide the best care to each individual.
• Support physical health and emotional well-being.
• Assisting individuals to and from community-based activities and medical appointments when required.
• Complete all relevant documentation and reporting/ shift notes as required.

MandatoryRequirements:

• Minimum Cert III or higher in relevant field.
• Must have 12+ months PAID experience working in a similar role.
• QLD PAID Blue Card/ Working with Children Check.
• PAID (P) NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.
• First Aid Certificate (current).
• CPR Certificate (current).
• able to provide 100 points of ID incl. evidence of work rights in Australia.
• COVID Vaccinated (2 doses).
• Unrestricted Open Australian Driver Licence.
• Own reliable transport (willing to use for work).
• Full Comprehensive Car Insurance.
• Smartphone (iOS or Android).
• if applicable – able to commit and allocate time to complete the recruitment process on our ONLINE PORTAL, complete Online Competencies/eLearning Modules and attend an paid INDUCTION DAY in person in one of our HCA Offices (Brisbane/ Gold Coast/ Sunshine Coast).

Experience highly regarded:

• Manual Handling/ transfers
• Qualifications in Mental Health/ complex/ challenging behaviour, sought after
• Personal Care Assistance/ Personal Hygiene
• Medication Assistance & Administration
• PEG Feeding
• Bowel & Catheter Care
• Youth Work
• MAYBO
• Diabetes & Epilepsy Management
• TCI (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention) & Trauma
• Experience in Motor Neuron Disease (MND)

The Benefits

• Opportunity to work consistent weekly hours/ regular Rosters
• 24/7 support with a dedicated after-hours team.
• Work Life Balance.
• Manage your shifts and Payroll on our “easy to use” eHCA App.
• Weekly pay/Competitive Remuneration & Superannuation payments.
• Supportive team environment and ability work in the NDIS Team
• Access to free training for “active” HCA STAFF.
• Potential to transfer interstate or international.

To be considered for this role applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

Sponsorship not available.

HCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applicants who have an indigenous and/or culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) background.