Female Disability Support Worker

**Location, Location, Location**

Coombabah QLD, Labrador QLD, Helensvale QLD, Hollywell QLD, Paradise Point QLD, Runaway Bay QLD, Arundel QLD, Parkwood QLD, Southport QLD, Ashmore QLD, Molendinar QLD, Biggara Waters QLD, Oxenford QLD, Nerang QLD, Maudsland QLD, Hope Island QLD, Mount Nathan QLD, Gold Coast QLD.

**About the Role**

What can you bring “to the table” to enrich the lives of our participants who have a **DIFFABILITY **(A Difference in Ability). We embrace diversity and inclusion and looking for individuals who align with our values of integrity, empathy, and compassion.

Working in SIL, you will support our clients in their homes with various activities including daily living, community participation, personal care, domestic duties and taking them to appointments as required. Our participant in **Coombabah** requires support with manual handling, peg feeding and day to day life activities.

These shifts will be 24/7 rotating roster Monday - Sunday and include both active nights and sleep over shifts.

**About US**

i-Help Disability Services ("i-HDS") provides a diverse range of support that is co-designed with participants and their loved ones to ensure that every person has an improved quality of life. i-HDS utilises a positive and strength-based approach within a well-developed culture of person-centred practices.

**Benefits of joining I-Help**
- Above Award Wages with opportunities for part-time and full-time positions.
- Location, Location, Locationwork close to home.
- Compatibility designed to ensure we build a long-term relationship with you.
- Opportunity to work for a growing organisation that demonstrates industry leadership.
- Training and professional development opportunities to grow you in your career.
- Monthly Employee Recognition Program.
- Warm, caring and genuinely supportive team environment with a touch of fairy floss

**Essential **_**skills and experiences**_ **required to be successful in this role.**
- Hold Certificate or currently studying Cert IV in Disability or in Aged Care, Cert III Individual Support. Dip Mental Health or Minimum work experience within the Care Service Sector.
- Qualifications with Peg Feeding and Manual Handling
- Current First Aid/ CPR Qualifications
- Working with Children Check.
- NDIS Workers Screening Clearance.
- Current Australian Driver’s License
- A minimum availability of _**3 full business days**_with additional weekends available.
- Ability to work independently and exceptional time management.
- Willing to complete NDIS Orientation Module and any other modules required prior to commencing employment.

**Desired**

A relevant qualification or experience in the following is desired:

- Experience supporting people with Mental Health and Complex Behaviours.
- Knowledge and experience with high care participants who have tendency to self-harm.
- Can Assist Clients with Medication including qualifications.

**N.B: If you are currently studying or are a new graduate with a certificate in Disability, Aged Care, or any relevant qualifications in the health sector e.g., Mental Health, Diploma/Bachelor of Nursing, we would love to hear from you**

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: $32.08 - $35.71 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Free drinks
- Travel reimbursement

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Fixed shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Public holidays
- Rotating roster
- Shift work
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Annual bonus
- Bonus
- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Frankston, VIC: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

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

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: In person