Disability Support Worker

**About Us**

At Cardinal Care Support Services, we’re more than just a team - we’re a compassionate community dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities. As an NDIS registered provider, we take pride in delivering personalized care that empowers our clients to thrive.

**Role Overview**:
As a Disability Support Worker, you’ll be the heart of our mission. Your role is to provide essential support, kindness, and encouragement to those who need it most. Whether it’s assisting with daily tasks, fostering social connections, or promoting independence, your impact will be immeasurable.

**What You’ll Do**:

- **Personal Care**: From dressing to grooming, you’ll ensure our clients feel comfortable and cared for.
- **Household Support**: Cooking, cleaning, and laundry - you’ll be the helping hand they rely on.
- **Mobility Assistance**: Safely guide clients within their homes, promoting freedom of movement.
- **Social Coordination**: Plan outings, community events, and meaningful interactions.
- **Transportation**: Be the friendly face behind the wheel, ensuring safe trips to appointments.
- **Emotional Support**: Your empathy and understanding will make all the difference.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Personal Care**:Grooming, dressing, toileting, and showering.
- **Domestic Duties**:Meal preparation, shopping, housekeeping, and cleaning.
- **Medication Assistance**:Supporting participants with their medications.
- **Experience Focus**:Mental health and BOC (Behavioral Support).
- **High-Intensity Support**:Addressing participants' high care needs for independent living.
- **Community Inclusion**:Facilitating access to community activities and services, fostering relationships and interests.

**Essential Requirements**:

- **Experience**:Prior experience supporting clients with disabilities highly desirable.
- **Communication**:AUSLAN experience for effective communication.
- **Conditions**:Experience with non-verbal, autistic, and schizophrenia conditions.
- **Skills**:Proficient in managing continence aid, hoisting, and mobilization.
- **Driver's License**:Must have a QLD driver's license and own reliable transport.
- **Certifications**:Current Paid employee Blue Card, Yellow Card/NDIS Worker Clearance, First Aid & CPR.
- **Healthcare Experience**:Background in injury and skin care, ABI, Epilepsy, BOC, severe OCS, and anxiety.
- **NDIS Compliance**:Completed 'Worker Orientation' module or willing to obtain.
- **Legal Authorization**:Full Australian working rights.
- **Technology**:Smartphone with internet access.
- **Vaccination**:Proof of COVID-19 vaccination (2 doses required).
- **References**:Two current professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years.

**Why Cardinal Care?**
- **Competitive Compensation**: We value your dedication and compensate accordingly.
- **Professional Growth**: Access training and development opportunities.
- **Flexible Work Arrangements**: Balance life and work seamlessly.
- **Impactful Work**: Be part of something bigger - change lives for the better.

**Areas We’re Hiring For**:

- **Brisbane North**:

- **Brisbane South**:

- **Brisbane East**:

- **Ipswich**:

- **Logan**:

- **Gold Coast**

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: $35.00 - $42.00 per hour

Expected hours: 4 - 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Professional development assistance
- Travel reimbursement

Schedule:

- Shift work

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (required)
- Working with Children Check (required)
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (required)
- National Police Certificate (required)
- Driver Licence (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person