Disability support worker (toowoomba)

Community Nurses is a team of compassionate Registered Nurses and Support Workers who are dedicated to provide NDIS participants with optimal care. Flexible and dignified support is provided in-home and in the community to individuals with a disability. We are building a support team for our Supported Independent Living accommodation to commence soon.

Bring your experience and your passion to this rewarding role. Join a small and supportive team where you are valued.

Casual role with potential to become permanent.

Responsibilities

• Meeting our clients' individual needs in the least restrictive way possible;
• Mentoring clients and assisting them to gain and develop skills.
• Being a positive role model and provide positive support to our clients' in areas such as emotional behaviour, transport, cooking and domestic duties;
• Assisting in dispensing client medication and adherence to client support plans;
• Completing clear, concise and factual handover notes and incident reports;
• Managing complex and challenging behaviors.
• Knowledge with diabetes management is an added advantage.
• Mental health support-problem solving strategies and social support.
• Supporting our clients to engage with their local communities and culture through access to Community Participation Programs and recreational activities;
• Adaptable to think "out of the box and positive self-esteem.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Experience with high intensity support is an added advantage.

Mandatory requirement

• Current First Aid Certificate (mandatory requirement);
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module (mandatory requirement);
• Preferably previous experience supporting people concerns and needs;
• Basic computer literacy (training provided on our systems).
• Be willing and available for call in shifts.
• Comprehensive insured Car?
• Do you have a current NDIS Worker Screening Check?
• Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
• Do you have prior experience as a disability support worker?
• Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
• Have you completed a qualification in disability?

Job Type

Casual

Pay

$30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits

• Professional development assistance

Schedule

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• Public holidays
• Shift work
• Weekend availability

Application Question(s)

• You must have availability to work all shifts - Mornings 6am-2pm, Day 2pm-10pm & Active nights 10pm-6am

Experience

Personal Support: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification

• CPR Certification (required)
• Driver Licence (required)
• NDIS Worker Screening & Working With Children Check (preferred)
• National Police Check (required)

Willingness to travel

75% (preferred)

Work Location

In person