Rural Lifestyle Options Australia – Logan Central QLD

For more than 30 years, Rural Lifestyle Options Australia has been committed to bridging gaps in support across rural and regional communities.

Originally founded to provide high-quality disability support, our organisation has since expanded to deliver a broad range of services under the NDIS, as well as personalised Aged Care Support at Home (SAH) that empower older Australians to live independently at home for longer.

As an organisation, we are passionate about supporting others to chase their dreams and aspirations. Reinforced by our purpose of ‘Tailored supports and compassionate care delivered by our valued team to inspire individuals to lead independent and fulfilling lives within the community’ we achieve this – one person and one life goal at a time.

Rural Lifestyle Options Australia’s commitment to the people who access our services remains resolute, proudly underpinned by our organisation’s motto of “Big enough to provide the service, small enough to look after you.”For more information about who we are and what we do, please visit our website at www.rloa.org.au

About the role

As a Lifestyle Support Worker, you will work under minimal supervision and support people with a disability with daily living skills, and community inclusion and participation activities.

We are looking for people to work around the Logan and Coopers Plains area who have:

- Experience supporting people with challenging behaviours, Dysphagia, Dementia and/or Diabetes;
- Experience working in a SIL house;
- Availability to cover shifts from 7am - 9pm Monday to Saturday and Sleepovers;
- The commitment to assist people with a disability to learn current skills and experience a life of their choice;




- Confidenceto assist people with personal care;
- Confidence with manual handling in a support situation.

Key responsibilities include:

Depending on our client’s needs, and the supports we are providing, you may be required to perform some or all of the following tasks:

- Domestic assistance such as meal preparation and light cleaning;
- Assisting in achievement of goals and building of capacity;
- Assisting with personal care needs such as showering, dressing, toileting, eating/drinking;
- Transportation to, and assistance with, outings such as shopping or social activities;
- Transportation to medical appointments;
- Implementing tasks and routines outlined by an approved medical professional;
- Maintaining and monitoring health and behaviour changes on an ongoing basis;
- Building rapport and collaborating effectively to establish positive relationships.

We will discuss specific client needs with you during interview to ensure the best match possible for both our client and yourself.

About you

- Minimum Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability, Ageing or Community);
- A current First Aid Certificate and CPR Certification;
- An Australian Driver’s Licence and ownership of a registered vehicle with comprehensive car insurance;
- Physical capacity to undertake the requirements of the role including manual handling tasks;




- Strong communication skills with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships;
- Passionate about making a positive impact in our community;
- Rights to work in Australia.

If you meet the above requirements and share our Company Values of being Authentic; Lifelong Learners; Compassionate; Empowering; Respectful; and Innovative, then you could be the person we are looking for!

We offer

- Permanent part time or Casual contracts depending on your location and availability;
- Minimum hourly rate of $36.22($45.28 Casual) plus Super (SCHADS Level 2.1 or higher depending on qualification held);
- Travel allowance of $1.01 per kilometre;
- Salary packaging up to $15,900 per FBT year prorate;
- Meal entertainment and venue hire annual cap of $2,650 per annum prorate;
- A suite of employee award and recognition programs;
- Discounted private health insurance through HCF;
- A referral incentive program;
- Ongoing learning and development and career advancement opportunities.

IMPORTANTPOINTS TO REMEMBER:

- All employees of Rural Lifestyle Options Australia are required to hold a National NDIS Worker Screening Check and may also require additional probity checks including Working with Children Check and National Police Check (where relevant to the role).
- Rural Lifestyle Options Australia acknowledges all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of the land.
- We encouragepeople with a disability, lived experience of disability,Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this job.
- We do not consider agency applications.
- Applications close when suitable applicant has been appointed.

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📌 Lifestyle Support Worker (Brisbane)
🏢 Rural Lifestyle Options Australia
📍 Brisbane