Weekend Disability Support Worker – Mobility & Personal Care

Safe Steps Care and Respite; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Safe Steps Care and Respite in Carindale, QLD is seeking a mature, compassionate female Disability Support Worker to assist a female participant in her 60s. Shifts are weekends, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, with a focus on respectful, person-centred care and safe everyday tasks.

You will provide personal care, mobility support, meal preparation, medication assistance, and support plans under supervision of the care team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting people living with disability.
• Experience with personal care and manual handling.
• Current First Aid Certificate and CPR.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check and completion of orientation modules.
• Full Australian driver’s licence desirable

Responsibilities

• Assisting with personal care and hygiene needs
• Supporting daily living activities and household tasks
• Meal preparation and cooking
• Medication administration
• Supporting the participant to maintain independence, dignity and choice
• Providing safe manual handling and mobility assistance
• Assisting with transfers, including the use of Sara Stedy
• Following individual support plans and safe work practices
• Maintaining accurate progress notes and reporting concerns

Skills

Disability support

Personal care

Manual handling

Communication in English

Education

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Tools

Sara Stedy

Job description

Safe Steps Care and Respite in Carindale, QLD is seeking a mature, compassionate female Disability Support Worker to assist a female participant in her 60s. Shifts are weekends, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, with a focus on respectful, person-centred care and safe everyday tasks.

You will provide personal care, mobility support, meal preparation, medication assistance, and support plans under supervision of the care team.