Meraki Care Services, is a fast growing, person-centred disability support provider committed to empowering individuals to live fulfilling and independent lives. We are currently recruiting Female Disability Support Workers to join our passionate Sunshine Coast.
About the Role:
You’ll provide exceptional care and meaningful support to individuals living with disabilities in our Supported Independent Living (SIL) homes across the Sunshine Coast.
Our 24-hour care model offers a variety of shifts—morning, afternoon, and overnight—as part of a supportive rotating roster.
What We Offer:
* Ongoing support, training, and development opportunities
* Friendly and inclusive team culture
* Flexible shifts to suit work-life balance
* Competitive hourly rates under the SCHADS Award
* Fulltime and Part time opportunities based on the experience of the candidate
If you’re passionate about empowering others and ready to take the next step in your support career, we’d love to hear from you!
Tasks and Responsibilities
* Assistance with clients' daily living activities and social outings per participants daily activity schedule.
* Management and Administration of medication
* Implementation of Individual Care Plans and Behaviour Support Strategies
* Support clients' mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing.
* General household tasks including cleaning, laundry, bedmaking, meal preparation.
* Complete Client documentation and reporting as appropriate
* Maintain privacy and confidentiality of clients.
To succeed in this role, you would need to possess:
* Australian Driver's License
* Reliable vehicle with comprehensive insurance
* First Aid Certificate & CPR Certification
* NDIS Workers Screening Check (Yellow Card) & Working with Children check (Blue card)
* Flu Vaccination
* Reliable Smart Phone with Data
* Availability for rotating rosters, including weekends and sleepovers.
* Strong communication, reliability and a genuine passion for care.
* Patient, flexible and understanding.
* Experience or interest in the Management of complex behaviours'
* Reliable and adaptable to work with range of clients.
* Commitment to the rights of people with disabilities to live dignified lives.
* Able to work independently and as part of a team.
* Able to cope with the physical demands of the job.
We're looking for individuals who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of people with disabilities. If you have a genuine interest in caring for and supporting others, we'd love to hear from you. Training is provided, and your attitude and commitment mean more than experience.
📩 Please click ‘Apply Now’ and include:
✔ Your resume
✔ A brief cover letter stating why you’re a great fit for Meraki Care