
Disability Support Worker
7 days ago
**Company Overview**: Cardinal Care Support Services is a reputable organization committed to providing high-quality disability support services. Our mission is to enhance the lives of individuals with disabilities and mental health issues, empowering them to lead fulfilling and independent lives. We operate with compassion, integrity, and a person-centered approach, ensuring that our participants receive the best possible care.
**Role Summary**: As a Disability Support Worker at Cardinal Care Support Services, you will play a crucial role in supporting our clients in their day-to-day living. Your responsibilities will include personal care, domestic assistance, community access, and health and rehabilitation support. You’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our participants, fostering meaningful relationships and promoting their well-being.
**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**: Able to effectively communicate in English.
- **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, comprehensive car insurance.
- **Certifications**: Current Paid employee Blue Card, Yellow Card/NDIS Worker Clearance, First Aid & CPR.
- **Healthcare Experience**: Background in injury disability support, ABI, ASD, ADHD, Epilepsy, BOC, severe OCS, and mental health.
- **NDIS Compliance**: Completed ‘Worker Orientation’ module or willing to obtain.
- **Legal Authorization**: Full Australian working rights.
- **Technology**: Smartphone with internet access.
- **References**: Two current professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years.
**Benefits**:
- 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**:
- **South** **Brisbane Area - Varsity Lakes Area**
**Job Type**: Casual
Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10 - 40 per week
**Benefits**:
- Professional development assistance
- Travel reimbursement
Schedule:
- Shift work
Application Question(s):
- Describe your experience working with clients who have mental health conditions. Please include specific examples of the types of support you provided and any challenges you faced.
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
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