We are looking for Disability Support Workers in Gympie to provide support to participants within their home and across the community. This role is perfect for someone with a person-centred approach, who is energetic and excited to make a difference in people's lives and is passionate about the work they do.
Tasks and Responsibilities include (but aren't limited to)
- Assistance with PEG feeding
- Hoisting (full hoist/full sling)
- Assistance with Personal Care
- Cleaning / Housekeeping - laundry, shopping
- Administering Medication
- Support accessing the community and encouraging social participation
- Understanding of disability / mental health support
Requirements for the role or the ability to obtain:
National Police clearance check Working with Children, Blue Card Yellow Card/NDIS Worker screening check, Minimum Cert III Individual Support or equivalent, Current First Aid/CPR, Reliable vehicle/ driver's license, Smart Phone, Flexible availability to cover days, nights, weekends and sleepover shifts.
**Job Type**: Casual
**Salary**: $44,743.00 - $87,774.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- On call
- Public holidays
- Weekend availability
COVID-19 considerations:
All workers are required to follow Qld government covid 19 advice and precautions.
**Education**:
- Certificate I - IV (preferred)
**Experience**:
- Support work: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driver Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person