Disability Support Professional

Across Australia Just Better Care provides in-home aged care and disability support services, supporting people to live independently. We are currently looking for Community Support Professionals to join our QLD Gold Coast team. You can enjoy a flexible and balanced work life and support people in your community to live their best life possible.

The role:

You will make the most of your own passions to help our clients bring their personal goals and projects to life. As part of a team focused on delivering great experiences, you will support and assist our clients to do what they love, help create household routines, support clients in social environments, aid with personal care, perform domestic duties and provide all-round high quality care. All while ensuring the Client always feels safe, respected and supported.

You will have experience and a genuine interest in working in the Disability and Youth sectors, a commitment to motivating our clients to achieve personal goals leading to further independence and enjoy supporting people to be active inclusive participants in their community.

We are seeking qualified Disability Support Professionals to support our NDIS customers around Tweed Heads/Banora Point location to perform complex care including, Bowel Care, PEG Feeding, Catheter Management, Wound Prevention, Medication Assistance. Staff much be available to work within a 24/7 rotating roster. Additional training can be arranged for the right candidate.

What we are looking for:

Strong understanding of disabilities (essential)
Ability to assist clients to build capacity and independence whilst maintaining Duty of Care vs Dignity of Risk
Experience supporting customers with complex and/or challenging needs/behaviours (preferred)
A proactive person who can identify opportunities to create meaningful interactions with their clients
An emphatic, reliable and kind person to share experiences and achievements with their clients
Availability to work flexible hours, with the willingness to work within a 24/7 rotating roster including active overnight/sleepovers & weekends, Minimum of 4 days of availability (essential)
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written including an ability to write clear client case notes
Qualification and experience with Epilepsy, Peg Feeding, Catheter Care, Hoist & Manual Handling, Complex Bowel Care, Medication Administration, Severe Dysphasia Management, Wound Prevention(preferred)

Duties may include:

Personal care: showering, dressing, grooming and medication assistance
Complex care including Peg Feeding, Catheter Care, Hoist & Manual Handling, Complex Bowel Care, Severe Dysphasia Management, Wound Prevention
Domestic assistance: light household cleaning, laundry and meal preparation
Social support/transportation: social activities, shopping/groceries, travelling to medical appointments
Supporting customers in the use of aids and personal equipment including: standing or walking frames, wheelchairs, manual or electric hoists, sliding sheets or moving boards, hearing aids and other physical aids
Providing support for people with physical and intellectual disabilities
Monitoring the well-being of customers and reporting on their progress

What you will need:

Minimum Certificate III or IV in Individual Support or Disability Services (essential)
Current CPR / First Aid Certificate
Current and satisfactory Federal Police Check,
NDIS Worker screening Check (Yellow Card & Blue Card)
Current Australian Driver’s Licence
Reliable, registered and insured vehicle (comprehensive insurance)
Smartphone with internet access
COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate

What we offer:

Varied work supporting a diverse range of customers
Training & development opportunities (including free access to our online learning tools & programs)
Access to our free Employee Assistance Program
Staff recognition programs
Ongoing support and advice from experienced, friendly, local office staff
Permanent Part Time or Casual Positions

Next steps:

If you would like to join our growing team of Community Support Professionals and become part of our friendly, professional network please Apply today

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