Disability Support Worker

Angels on Duty is a registered NDIS disability service provider offering support in daily activities, community participation and short-term and medium-term accommodation for our participants.

We are currently looking for passionate and experienced ONCALL Disability Support Workers to support our valued participants in the following areas: Ipswich, Lockyer Valley, Vernor, Logan and Southside regions.

If you are just starting in this field and looking for an opportunity to develop your skills, we are happy to provide you with the support and continuous training and development to be successful in this field.

• Staff with full availability is highly desirable but can work around schedules if needed.

• Willing to travel up to 1 hour from residence to work in the event of an emergency.

• Disability Worker Screening (QLD)

• Working with Children Check (QLD).

• Current First Aid and CPR certificate.

• Current Driver's License and comprehensive car insurance, plus own reliable transport

• Experience and ability to develop a positive relationship with participants and support their Individual Support Plan.

• Ability to maintain participant's confidentiality and privacy.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work active overnight, sleepover, morning shifts and broken shifts.

• Valid work authorisation to work in Australia is required.

• Provide direct quality support to participants in line with their support needs, the program they are accessing, and all support plans including the service users Individual Plan.

• Hoisting and mobility transfers.

• Assistance in bowel management | Peg feeding | stoma care.

• Ability to navigate daily life and home care assistance for participants with highly complex needs.

• Be a direct source of companionship and reliability.

• Personal grooming including showering, toileting and personal care.

• Household tasks, and development of their capacities.

• Community support - going for shopping, engage in physical outdoor activities, and other social interests.

• You are adaptable to the different needs, environments, experiences, and cultural backgrounds of our Participants.

• Create case notes of the shifts to improve our services to participants.

• Establish professional rapport and collaborate effectively with participants and families to reach their personal and NDIS goals.

• Highly competitive hourly rates.

• Broken shift and mileage allowances

• Work vehicle available in case of need from the Participant or high Km shift

• Employee of the month bonus

• Training and assistance provided to improve and develop new skills tailored to the Participants such as manual handling, stoma care, diabetes management, bowel therapy and medication management.

• Opportunity to work placement hours for upskilling.

• Opportunity for permanency and job security between 6-12months

• Avenues for career progression into Team Leader role.

• Friendly and supportive Team members and Management.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

If you're passionate about making a positive impact and empowering individuals with disabilities, we warmly welcome you to apply for this opportunity. Your commitment to this cause is highly valued. We kindly request that you include your resume and a thoughtfully crafted cover letter, where you can elaborate on your relevant experiences and convey your genuine interest in contributing to this role to https://hr.shiftcare.com/jobPreview?id=2066700143728738305