Support Worker for Brisbane, Gold Coast & Ipswich area

Tenazion Care; City of Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A disability support service provider is looking for a Support Worker in Brisbane and surrounding areas. The candidate will assist with personal care and support individuals with disabilities. Qualifications include Certificate IV in Disability, First Aid, and drivers license. This is a casual position offering competitive salary and great workplace culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Attractive work conditions

Amazing workplace culture

Qualifications

• Must be willing to do sleepovers and active nights.
• Experience in working with high medical needs.
• Ability to handle personal care duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist with showering and hygiene needs.
• Manual handling including hoist transfers.
• Support with medication and documentation.

Skills

Manual handling experience

Experience with personal care

Ability to develop strong relationships

Availability for sleepovers/active nights

Education

Certificate IV in Disability or equivalent

Current First Aid level 2 Certificate

Current CPR (annual)

Current Australian Drivers License

National Police Children Check

Current Working with Children’s Check (WWCC)

Job description

Support Worker for Brisbane, Gold Coast & Ipswich area

Overview

Tenazion Care is a disability support service with a difference. We offer a range of support services to individuals who are part of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and their families.

For us, supporting people with a disability isn’t just about providing a transactional service. It’s about building the capacity of our clients and their families to take charge of their lives and regain choice over how they live by providing the right service at exactly the right time.

At Tenazion Care we’re passionate about doing better. About trying new approaches, testing future possibilities and delivering a disability support service that feels different because it is different.

No. of Vacancies

3

Specific Skills

The successful candidate will have:

• Maximum availability and willingness to do sleep overs / active nights
• Demonstrated manual handling experience
• Demonstrated experience with personal care
• Experience in working with people with high medical needs and intellectual disabilities
• The ability to develop strong relationships with clients and other stakeholders

Mandatory Requirements include:

• Certificate IV in Disability or equivalent
• Current First Aid level 2 Certificate
• Current CPR (annual)
• National Police Children Check (less than 6 months old or willingness to obtain)
• Current Working with Children’s Check (WWCC) or willingness to obtain
• Current Australian Drivers License
• NDIS Workers Screening Check
• Own vehicle with comprehensive car insurance

Responsible For

Duties may include all aspects of personal care including:

• Showering assistance
• Manual handling including hoist transfers – manual, electric / assisted standing
• Dressing assistance and hygiene needs
• Bowel and continence support
• Medication assistance
• Data entry and documentation

Other duties include:

• Light domestic support and household tasks
• Assistance or preparation of meals
• Support with assistive technology
• Detailed Reports
• Data Collection
• Medical and Allied health appointments

Additional Requirements

• Preferred but not essential:
• Manual handling training
• Administration of medication training
• Peg training
• Tracheostomy Training
• Industry experience will be highly regarded

Job Nature

Casual

Job Location

Gold Coast, Ipswich, North Brisbane, South Brisbane

Other Benefits

In return we offer a competitive salary, attractive work conditions and an amazing work place culture.

Job Level

Entry Level

How to Apply

Interested candidates can send their resumes to [e-mail] mentioning "Job Title" in the subject line.

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