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Looking for a career change or a pathway into Disability Services?
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About Cootharinga:
For the past 70 years, Cootharinga North Queensland has been part of our community, working alongside people with disabilities and their families.
We are committed to providing a range of tailored services that are relevant to our customers' choices and needs.
Locally, we have services located in Mackay focused on providing supports that enable our customers to live the lives they want.
If you are flexible with the ability to work varied shifts, have a strong desire to assist our customers live the life they want, and possess outstanding customer service skills, then we want to hear from you!
About The Role
You can expect to undertake various duties including, but not limited to, Personal Care (full training and buddy shifts provided), Manual Handling, Social Support, Transport, Meal Preparation, Domestic Assistance in home, and Record Keeping.
This is an essential aspect of the role.
Applicants should be aware that these positions will involve shift work, including sleepovers and weekend work, with attractive penalty rates included!
Casual positions may lead to Part Time depending on availability and ongoing reliability.
Why work for us?
We are an established disability support services provider with a 70-year history in the region, working alongside people with disabilities and their families.
As part of our team, led by experienced management, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to services that support Cootharinga's purpose of helping people live the lives they want.
Further You Will Receive
Substantial hours based on your availability, including active night shifts, sleepovers, and weekends.
Industry-leading training both in-house and online to support your career development.
Competitive casual hourly rate.
What will you need
No prior experience as a Support Worker is necessary, as we provide comprehensive training.
We value individuals who share our commitment to helping others.
Experienced support workers are also welcome to apply.
As Part Of The Onboarding Process, You Will Need
Current NDIS Worker Screening Check or Yellow Card and a Working with Children Blue Card, or willingness to obtain them (assistance provided).
A current Driver License.
First Aid Certificate and CPR valid within the last 12 months or willingness to obtain.
NDIS Worker Quality Orientation - Free to obtain (/).
To apply
Click 'Apply Now' or complete our online application available on our website at: /
For further queries, contact our Recruitment team at (07) 3358 8290 or email ******.
Interviews will commence immediately; we encourage prompt applications.
Cootharinga North Queensland is an Equal Employment Opportunity workplace and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
We support the Royal Commission into violence, abuse, neglect, and exploitation of people with disabilities.
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