Disability Support Worker

5 hours ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Hand in Hand Disability Support Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

We are currently looking for Disability Support Workers to join our team to work with participants on the north side of Brisbane including Chermside, Fitzgibbon, Everton Park, Kallangur and Redcliffe. You can enjoy working within a supportive environment, assist people in your community to live their best life possible and enjoy the benefits of working within a supported team environment where there will be ongoing professional development.

We are looking for support workers who have experience working with persons who have a disability. We are specifically looking for support workers who are willing to think outside the box, be creative and dedicated to assisting our participants to work towards meeting their current & future goals. We are looking for support workers who have a minimum Certificate III in Disability or Community Services and have a minimum of 1 year experience.

Hand in Hand Disability Support provides in-home support, supported independent living, short-term accommodation and community access support to persons living with a disability across a 7 days per week roster including active overnights and sleepovers. We are seeking persons who are flexible and can work across a 24-hour period including overnight shifts.

Duties and responsibilities may include:

  • Personal care: showering, dressing and grooming
  • Medication assistance
  • Supporting participants with behaviours and following a Positive Behaviour Support Plan
  • High Intensity supports including Enteral Feeding, Complex Bowel Care, Severe Dysphasia, Mealtime Management and Ventilation Management.
  • Experience with high intensity supports is preferred but not essential as training will be provided
  • Domestic assistance: light household cleaning, laundry and meal preparation
  • Community Access: social activities, grocery shopping
  • Assistance in travelling to medical appointments.
  • Supporting participants in the use of mechanical aids and personal equipment including wheelchairs, manual or electric hoists, slide sheets, moving boards and handling belts.
  • Supporting participants who have mental health challenges.
  • Supporting participants with complex and/or challenging needs.
  • Expected to follow the company policies and procedures and code of conduct.
  • Monitoring the well-being of participants reporting and documenting on their progress.
  • Attending training as required.
  • Be asked to work anytime over a 24-hour period 7 days a week, this may include sleep over shifts or awake shifts

You will have:

  • Minimum Certificate III or IV Disability or Community Services
  • Minimum of 1 years' experience in disability support work
  • Current CPR / First Aid Certificate
  • Current and Valid Blue Card & NDIS Worker Screening Check
  • Current Australian Driver's License
  • Reliable, registered and insured vehicle
  • Vehicle must have comprehensive insurance coverage
  • Smartphone with internet access
  • NDIS Worker Orientation Module
  • Australian work rights are required for this position

What we offer:

  • Ability to work independently and close to home
  • Training & personal development opportunities
  • Ongoing support and advice from our experienced management team
  • Casual and permanent positions

If you would like to join our experienced team of Disability Support Workers with Hand in Hand Disability Support, please apply today.

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