Disability Support Worker

21 hours ago

Cleveland, Queensland, Australia Change Care Full time $48,000 - $72,000 per year

Job Description: Disability Support Worker (Australia)

Position Title: Disability Support Worker

Location: Burleigh, Labrador and Southport

Employment Type: Casual

Reports To: Operations Manager

About the Role:

As a Disability Support Worker, you will play a vital role in empowering individuals with disabilities to live independently and achieve their personal goals. You will provide high-quality, person-centred support tailored to each client's needs, ensuring their physical, emotional, and social well-being.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Personal Care: Assist clients with daily personal care needs, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting, while respecting their dignity and independence.
  • Household Tasks: Support clients with household activities such as cleaning, meal preparation, and laundry.
  • Community Access: Accompany clients to appointments, social activities, and community events, promoting engagement and inclusion.
  • Health and Safety: Administer medication (if trained) and monitor health conditions as per care plans, ensuring the client's safety at all times.
  • Skill Development: Help clients develop life skills, such as cooking, budgeting, or using public transport, to enhance their independence.
  • Documentation: Maintain accurate records of client activities, progress, and incidents as required.
  • Advocacy: Advocate for clients' rights and needs, ensuring they are treated with respect and dignity.
  • Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with clients, families, and other professionals to achieve care plan goals.

Key Skills and Attributes:

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Empathy, patience, and a positive attitude.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Good problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
  • Physical capability to perform manual handling and other support tasks.

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Certificate III or IV in Disability, Community Services, or a related field (or willingness to obtain).
  • Current First Aid and CPR certification.
  • Valid Working With Children Check (WWCC) and National Police Check.
  • NDIS Worker Screening Check (if applicable).
  • Current driver's license and reliable vehicle (if required for the role).
  • Experience in disability or community services is highly regarded but not essential.

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a supportive and inclusive team.
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in people's lives.
  • Access to training and professional development.
  • Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle.

If you're passionate about making a difference and have the skills to support individuals with disabilities, we'd love to hear from you

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $32.88 per hour

Application Question(s):

  • Do you have current comprehensive vehicle insurance?

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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