Casual Support Worker – Townsville (QLD)
Experienced | Compassionate | Immediate Start
We are currently seeking a casual support worker to join our team in Townsville, QLD, providing high-quality care to a male client in his 40s who is wheelchair-bound due to a workplace accident.
This role requires a skilled and empathetic individual who is comfortable with digital stimulation therapy as part of the client's daily routine, along with providing personal care and light domestic support.
Key Responsibilities:
* Performing daily digital stimulation therapy (bowel care)
* Assistance with personal care tasks, including showering
* Light household duties (basic cleaning, meal prep, etc.)
* Transport and assistance with appointments and activities as required
* Creating a positive and engaging environment through conversation and support
About the Client:
The client is friendly, highly communicative, and has a great sense of humour. We are looking for someone who can match his energy, build rapport, and contribute to his overall wellbeing.
About You:
* Professional, compassionate, and reliable
* Comfortable with bowel care (digital stimulation)
* Able to engage in conversation and foster a supportive relationship
* Physically fit and capable of performing manual handling tasks if necessary
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Requirements:
* Current First Aid and CPR Certificate
* Blue Card (Working with Children)
* Yellow Card / NDIS Worker Screening
* Cert III in Individual Support (or relevant experience) desirable
* Current driver's licence and reliable vehicle (mandatory)
What We Offer:
* Flexible casual role
* Supportive team environment
* Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the life of an NDIS participant
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $41.76 per hour
Application Question(s):
* Do you have a comprehensively insured vehicle of your own?
Licence/Certification:
* Do you have a valid Driver Licence? (Required)
* Do you have a valid Blue Card? (Required)
* Do you have a valid Yellow Card? (Required)
Work Authorisation:
* Australia (Required)
Work Location: In person