Disability Support Worker

AM Care - Altum-Meam Care is Queensland provider of integrated support and advice for people living with a disability, and their families. We work with our participant's at every stage of their lives, delivering the very best support, understanding their goals and choices, so people can achieve the things that matter the most to them. We know that given the right opportunities, people can grow beyond expectations and live amazing lives.

**The Role**

As a Direct Support Worker you'll be a crucial part of the lives of people living with disabilities. Your role is to support and empower your participants to live the life of their choosing by providing day to day support in client homes and in the community with:
Achieving life goals: build professional relationships with participants to understand personal life goals, strengths, lifestyle, independent abilities and opportunities to support and empower clients to achieve the things that matter most to them

Personal care: direct support in maintaining personal hygiene, toileting, showering, grooming, preparing for bed etc.

Medication administration and health management: follow medication and health care plans, prompt medication use.

Mealtime support and domestic duties: cooking, cleaning and general maintenance of a safe and healthy environment

**The Person**

This position is ideal for people who are:

- Passionate about pursuing a person centered focused career which genuinely impacts the lives of others
- Must have a god attitude towards work.
- Must be reliable and willing to work in a team environment.
- Great communicators dedicated to providing the best service for every person
- Even better listeners who can work autonomously as well as under direction
- Calm and confident in new environments with a knack for problem solving
- Can provide personal care with dignity and sensitivity
- Be proactive with support and innovative.
- demonstrate initiative and ability to set priorities;
- work collaboratively and achieve individual and team goals and targets;
- understand the principles of person centred support;
- build and develop positive relationships with participants, stakeholders, and fellow staff members.
- Have great availability and reliability working across a flexible 24x7 roster

**Position Requirements**:

- Certificate III in Disability or Home and Community Services or equivalent experience;
- Previous experience in, or demonstrated commitment to, actively supporting people with a disability;
- First Aid certificate
- CPR certificate
- Blue card (working with children)
- Yellow card (working with people with disabilities)
- Working Rights in Australia

**The Benefits**

If you enjoy challenging but rewarding work and share our vision of an inclusive society, we will provide the training, supportive culture and connections to help you make the most of this opportunity. As a part of the AM Care family, you’ll experience:

- Flexible shifts rostered on a 24/7 basis with additional penalty rates for night and weekend shifts
- Development and progression pathways
- Flexibility in your working week to support your lifestyle and commitments
- The opportunity to work within an innovative, collaborative team environment;
- Progressive organisation with a focus on advocacy and social justice
- 1 free massage session on AM Care
- Rewards & Recognition programme

Disability Support Worker PD

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter (Stating your availability).

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $41.70 - $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 20 per week

**Benefits**:

- Professional development assistance
- Travel reimbursement

Schedule:

- Evening shift
- Every weekend
- Fixed shift
- Public holidays
- Weekend availability

Supplementary Pay:

- Overtime pay
- Penalty rates

Application Question(s):

- Do you have Right to Work in Australia

Licence/Certification:

- Working with Children Check (required)
- First Aid (required)
- Australian National Police Check (required)
- Australian driver's licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected Start Date: 07/10/2024