Direct Support Worker

3 weeks ago

Ipswich, Australia STAR Community Services Full time

Looking for a career which makes a difference to the lives of others. Make an impact, support elderly and those with disabilities. Choose STAR Community Services.

STAR Community Services is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Direct Support Workers (DSW) to join our team in Ipswich, Logan, Gold Coast, Toowoomba & the Redlands. STAR Community Services LTD is a leading not-for-profit organisation providing transport, aged care, and disability support services to the elderly, frail, and those with disabilities. We are proud to support members of our community enjoy a healthier, independent life. We are currently servicing Redlands, Ipswich, Logan, Gold Coast & Toowoomba areas.

What you'll be doing

Are you looking for casual work or a career path where you make a positive impact on the lives of others? This role will see you working in the community, assisting clients with light domestic support, including shopping, preparing meals, escorting to appointments, respite, social activities to support clients to remain living independently and comfortably in their own homes

What are we looking for in our DSW?
- A caring nature and a genuine interest in responding to the needs of others
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- The physical capability to carry out a range of manual tasks
- Broad shift availability The more available you are, the more work we can offer

What are the minimum requirements?
- Be eligible to work in Australia
- Open Current "C" class Qld driver's licence
- A roadworthy, registered and insured vehicle
- Fully COVID-19 vaccinated.
- NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or current Yellow Card)
- National Police check (current within 6 month)
- A First Aid/CPR Certificate
- NDIS Worker Orientation Certificate

What the role involves:

- Domestic services - all house cleaning tasks with the exception of anything requiring working at heights
- Personal care, hygiene & grooming
- Conversation and companionship
- Promote client independence by working beside each person encouraging them to participate in managing their own life tasks
- Accompany to shopping, dinner or lunch in a café or restaurant
- Outdoor activities like walking
- Crafts, Scrapbooking, Knitting etc.
- Games to promote mental stimulation
- Discussion of current and historic events to help sharpen memory
- Reminiscing as an enjoyable pastime
- Record family history
- Research activities and venues that fit with client cultural and support needs and interests
- Escort to appointments and special events
- Doctor and hospital visits

Benefits for joining STAR:

- Salary Packaging
- Being part of a culture that makes a daily difference in people's lives.
- The opportunity to work with an extended supportive team of passionate and dedicated professionals
- A chance to be part of one of Queensland’s most well respected and recognised non-profit organisations
- Exceptional support from a proactive management team.

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: $28.00 - $39.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

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