Disability Support Worker
Job No:
CS259
Location:
Bethania
A mature aged lady in Bethania is looking for an experienced support worker who is:
- Fit, active and a competent swimmer
- An effective communicator with a high level of English proficiency
- Able to assist with Speech therapy homework and communication support
- Able to provide transport with a clean, tidy, accessible/low set car (no 4WD or high vehicles)
- Confident parking in Bethania and driving around Logan area and into the city
Highly regarded:
- Experience with Epilepsy / Seizure management
- Experience with Brain injuries
*Epilepsy Training provided by Allied Health Team*
The Role:
- Support with swimming and hydrotherapy
- Support with exercise and therapy plans
- Domestic tasks and cooking
- Community access
- Transport to attend appointments
- Support with communication (emails, texts. Administration tasks)
Shifts:
- Monday – 6-8 hour shift
- Thursdays – 6-8 hour shift
- Fridays – 6-8 hour shift
- Additional shifts when staff are on leave
Pay Rate:
- Monday to Friday 6am to 8pm shift - $38.50 per hour
- Monday to Friday 8pm - 6am shift - $43.12 per hour
- Saturday - $53.90 per hour
- Sunday - $69.30 per hour
- Public Holidays - $84.70 per hour
Essential requirements:
- +2 years experience Disability support work
- Open Driver’s license and own vehicle with insurance
- Live within reasonable travelling distance
- Current First Aid Certificate & CPR
- NDIS Worker Screening/Yellow Card (or willing to obtain)
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate (or willing to obtain)
- Flexibility to pick up additional hours when needed