Location: Mareeba, QLD (Travel allowance available for the right candidate travelling from Cairns.)
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Disability Support Worker (Casual)
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Location: Mareeba, QLD (Travel allowance available for the right candidate travelling from Cairns.)
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Join a nurse-led team where you're genuinely valued.
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New Heights Nursing & Disability Services is a family-owned, nurse-led NDIS provider supporting participants throughout Mareeba and the Tablelands.
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As we continue to grow, we're looking for compassionate, reliable and motivated Support Workers who are passionate about making a genuine difference in people's lives.
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Unlike larger providers, we pride ourselves on knowing our staff personally. You'll receive ongoing support from Registered Nurses, have direct access to management, and become part of a close-knit team that values communication, professionalism and high-quality care.
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About the Role
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You will provide person-centred support to NDIS participants in their homes and within the community. Every participant is different, so no two days are the same.
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Your duties may include:
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- Personal care and assistance with daily living
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- Community access and social outings
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- Meal preparation and light domestic assistance
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- Transport to appointments and activities
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- Medication assistance (where appropriate)
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- Manual handling and mobility assistance
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- Supporting participants to achieve their goals
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- Completing accurate progress notes and documentation
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What We're Looking For
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We're looking for someone who is:
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- Compassionate and genuinely enjoys supporting others
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- Reliable and punctual
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- A robust communicator
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- Professional in their presentation and attitude
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- Able to work independently and use initiative
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- Flexible with availability, including mornings, evenings and weekends
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- Willing to travel throughout Mareeba and the Tablelands when required
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Preferred Experience
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Experience in one or more of the following is highly regarded:
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- Disability Support
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- Aged Care
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- Community Care
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- Nursing or Allied Health
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- Mental Health Support
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- High-intensity supports (desirable but not essential)
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A Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Disability or a related qualification is highly regarded but not essential for the right candidate.
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Essential Requirements
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Current First Aid & CPR Certificate
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NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)
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Queensland Blue Card (or willingness to obtain)
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National Police Check
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Current Australian Driver Licence, Reliable vehicle with comprehensive insurance
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Valid Australian working rights
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Why Join New Heights?
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Nurse-led organisation with ongoing Registered Nurse support
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Small, supportive team where you're genuinely appreciated
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Flexible shifts to suit your availability
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Ongoing training and professional development
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Ready to Join Our Team?
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If you're passionate about providing high-quality, person-centred support and want to work for a provider that genuinely values both its participants and staff, we'd love to hear from you.
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📌 Support Worker (Mareeba)
🏢 New Heights Nursing & Disability
📍 Mareeba
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