Disability Support Workers
Job No:
ISD262
Location:
Birkdale
A gentleman in his late 60s with a great sense of humour living in Birkdale is looking for new support workers. He loves a good coffee, eating spicy food, listening to pleasant music and getting outdoors for walks (especially, when there is coffee involved). He is connected with his neighbours, likes to get out and about in the community and occasionally volunteers with his local library and various environmental and good will groups. Routines are very important, and his home is his castle. He is looking for respectful, calm, mature support workers who are active, have a good sense of humour and will enjoy building a genuine relationship. The right candidates will be engaged, attentive, inclusive and assist the gentleman to nurture relationships within his current network and foster new connections within his community. Experience with intellectual disability, alternative forms of communication, Positive Behaviour Support Plans and Restrictive Practice will be beneficial for the role.
He is looking for support workers who:
- Listen to his communication and are respectful of his choices and preferences
- Allow him to do things at his pace
- Provide a safe space
- Are calm and predictable
- Are quiet, but conversational
- Stick to his routine
- Engage, and always offer choice and control
- Support his lifestyle and social goals
Key Qualities:
- Communicate clearly, calmly, and at a pace that allows understanding and engagement
- Mature with boundaries and clear directions in approachable and respectful manner.
- Maintain a relaxed, patient, and emotionally regulated approach
- Reflective practice and inquisitive about learning why people do what they do
- Physically fit and able to walk at preferred pace during community participation
- Problem solving skills and able to manage difficult situations
Key Duties:
- Acknowledge, actively listen & respect his communication
- Personal Care
- Continence Support
- Meal Time Management
- Community Participation
- Medication management
- Assistance to manage behaviour
General Shift Times:
- 6am - 2pm
- 2pm - 10pm + sleepover
Pay Rates:
- Monday to Friday 6am to 8pm shift - $39.50 per hour
- Monday to Friday 8pm - 6am shift - $44.24 per hour
- Saturday - $55.30 per hour
- Sunday - $71.10 per hour
- Public Holidays - $86.90 per hour
- Sleepover allowance $90.00 per shift
Requirements:
- 1+ year experience or experience with people with a disability in some form
- NDIS Worker Screening(or willing to obtain)
- Open Queensland Driver’s Licence & own vehicle with insurance
- First Aid & CPR Certification (or willing to obtain)
- Blue Card (or willing to obtain)
- Living within reasonable travelling distance
- Rights to work in Australia
To Apply:
If you believe you would be a great fit for this role, please submit your resume along with a cover letter outlining your suitability and detailing your background, hobbies and interests.
