Disability Support Worker | Individual Support
Job No:
LS3345
Location:
Redland Shire
- Disability Support Workers
- Individual Support - Redland Shire
- 2 x Part Time Positions
Own It - How we get the job done
In suburbs across the Redland Shire, we are fortunate to assist a diverse range of customers who have complex needs.
As a Support Worker within this unit, you will be required to:
- Help customers engage with their local communities, culture and recreational activities
- Assist with and coach independent life skills such as cooking & cleaning
- Provide a high level personal care using hoists and other mechanisms
- Administer medication and adhere to support plans
- Complete clear, concise and factual handover notes and incident reports
- Manage complex and challenging behaviours
- Assist with peg feeding
Make It Matter - What you will bring to make a difference in other's lives
- Strong communication skills
- Current drivers licence (Mandatory requirement)
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or be willing to obtain, NB, this clearance will replace the Yellow Card)
- Current Blue Card (or be willing to obtain)
- Current First Aid Certificate, HLTAID003
- Formal qualifications in Disability, Community Services or Welfare will be advantageous
- Be willing to be available to work a variety of hours and shifts
- Previous experience supporting people with a range of behavioural concerns and needs
Keep Calm & Be Happy - How you will interact with people and other benefits
Joining Lifestyle Solutions makes you feel like you are making a difference in people's lives. Out team is here because they care, and because of this, we have an enriching and rewarding culture within our teams. Other benefits include:
- Award Hourly rate based (SCHCADS Award 2.1 - 2.2)
- Team Based Structure
- Ongoing Training and Development
Respect - Who we are and why we do it
We're people who care. Lifestyle Solutions provides services to people with a disability, young people and children in Out of Home Care, their families and communities. Our customers receive services designed to meet their everyday needs and support them to achieve their goals. Our national workforce is committed to providing service that is reliable, responsive, flexible, friendly, empathetic and caring. We believe everyone is equal. We stand for everyone in society having equal opportunity and equal respect. We do this by providing our customers access to quality services and dedicated people who make a real difference in their lives. We believe this is everyone's fundamental right. You can learn more about us here.
Join Us - Next steps
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Wednesday 24 February 2021 at 11.00pm
If you have a specific question about this position, please contact sara.buchanan@lifestylesolutions.org.au All applications must be lodged online.
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we will be actively shortlisting during the advertising period and reserve the right to close this advert prior to the advertised date.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and are committed to diversity and inclusion in our organisation. We welcome diversity in all its forms; applications from under-represented communities and groups are strongly encouraged. We can provide adjustments to the recruitment process if required; please contact the Talent Professional listed above to discuss how we can help.
As part of our process selected applicants will be required to undergo employment screening and probity checks prior to commencing.