Personal Support Workers - Mackay
Join Spinal Life Australia. At Spinal Life Australia, our mission is to empower individuals to live accessible and equitable lives. With over 60 years of experience, we provide the opportunity for you to make a meaningful impact in someone's life.
About The Role
We are seeking a Personal Support Worker for one morning and one evening shift per week, for a total of seven hours. You will assist clients in their daily living activities, helping them maintain independence in their own homes.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Assisting with transfers in and out of bed and wheelchairs (hoists used when necessary)
* Providing personal care: grooming, bathing, dressing, and hygiene
* Supporting basic wound care and self-medication
* Offering domestic support: meal prep, light housekeeping, and laundry
* Facilitating community access: driving clients to appointments and social activities
Why Work with Us?
* Comprehensive Training: Receive extensive onboarding and ongoing development as a Personal Support Worker.
* Work-Life Balance: Ongoing shifts that fit in around your lifestyle.
* Attractive Benefits: Enjoy penalty rates for weekends, nights, and public holidays, along with salary packaging to boost your take-home pay.
* Wellbeing Programs: Access our Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellbeing Program for you and your family.
About You
We seek passionate individuals with an empathetic nature and a positive attitude. You should be able to communicate effectively and treat others with dignity and respect. No prior experience is necessary, as we provide extensive training.
Requirements
* Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle
* Smartphone device
* Current NDIS Workers Screening Card (Yellow Card) or willingness to obtain
* Be eligible to apply for a Working with Children Check
* Completion of the NDIS Workers Orientation Module or willingness to complete
* Flexibility to work a fixed fortnightly roster with varying shift times
Spinal Life Australia is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disabilities to apply. We also actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for our positions.
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