The Disability Support Worker is responsible for implementing training and support services aimed at maximizing the living, employment, social and recreational skills of people with a disability, community inclusion, independence, decision making and personal choice should be promoted through these supports, with a focus on individual needs.
TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT: Casual
REPORT TO: Disability Service Manager
LOCATION: Townsville, QLD
MAIN DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
Providing care and support to clients in line with their personalised care plans, including:
* Personal tasks
* Domestic assistance
* Community access
* Social support
* Transport
* Meal preparation
* Life skills development.
QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS
* Minimum of Cert III in Individual Support, Mental Health, Aged Care, Community Services, Disability Worker or similar
* Current WWCC, Blue/Yellow Card, Police Check and First Aid/CPR
* Driver's License
* Reliable and comprehensively insured vehicle
* Smart phone.
EXPERIENCE
* Minimum of 6 months relevant experience
* Experience in supporting people with disability
* Experience in manual handling
* Demonstrated continuing professional development
* Knowledge of continuous quality improvement principles.
SKILLS
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Ability to build rapport and trust with clients
* Strong time management and ability to prioritize
* Be culturally sensitive
* Ability to use Microsoft Office suite of programs and other computer systems for record keeping
* Excellent problem solving and conflict management skills
* Ability to work as part of a team and maintain good working relationships.
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $40.00 – $45.00 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Townsville City QLD: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Licence/Certification:
* First Aid Certification (Required)
* Working with Children Check (Required)
* NDIS Worker Screening Check (Required)
* National Police Certificate (Required)
* Full Driver Licence (Required)
Work Authorisation:
* Australia (Required)
Work Location: In person