Disability Support Worker
ITEC Group Australia, Cairns
What we are looking for:
ITEC is looking for committed staff who can show their adaptability, resilience and an ability to problem solve. Being a support worker can be both challenging and rewarding, with this in mind we are seeking people who have a passion for helping others. We are seeking team members who can take lead from the participant and care coordinators to implement NDIS funding in a way that our participants choose.
Qualities we value in perspective employees:
* Available to work a minimum of 20 hours per week including weekdays and weekends, sleepover and early start.
* Have completed Certificate III in Individual Support or Similar
* Experienced in working with clients exhibiting challenging behaviors.
Mandatory Certifications/Clearances:
* Working with Children Check & NDIS Clearance (Yellow Card).
* Completed NDIS New Worker Induction and New worker Orientation Modules
* Hold a current HLTAID011 First Aid Certificate or be willing to obtain.
* Hold current QLD open Drivers Licence and have your own insured vehicle.
* Rights to work in Australia.
Tasks you can expect as a support worker with ITEC:
* Domestic duties
* Personal care
* Medication administration
* Community access activities
* Case notes and incident reporting
What ITEC can offer you:
* Career Progression
* No two days the same
* Employee assistance program
* Employee Benefits Program (Discounts Via SWAG)
* Opportunity to relocate in our areas of service.
About ITEC:
ITEC Group empowers individuals by building their capabilities and creating meaningful opportunities through our youth, employment, aged care, and disability support services.
With 31 years of experience providing culturally informed services, we are a proud Australian family-owned business recognised as a First Nations specialist in employment services. We focus on understanding each individual’s unique needs and aspirations, providing tailored support to help them achieve their goals. We also collaborate with a vast network of referrers, employers, families, and communities to support our participants.
Our team of over 400 operates across Queensland, the Northern Territory, South Australia, and New South Wales. We are committed to a culture where diversity and inclusion are embraced, and we take great pride in our 'We CARE' values: We Care, We Appreciate, We are Reliable, and We Empower.
If this sounds like an opportunity that you are looking for, don’t hesitate. Hit the APPLY button now. ITEC is an all-inclusive employer and will consider all relevant applications.