28 Aug
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Rgit Australia
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Queensland
28 Aug
Rgit Australia
Queensland
Cairns, Queensland ****, Australia A$33 - A$38
Casual Temporary Entry Level
Posted 28 Jul ****
Description
Angelic Care is seeking a reliable, patient and experienced Disability Support Worker to provide individualised support to an adult NIISQ participant living in Edmonton.
The participant is a 61-year-old man living with an acquired brain injury and mobility impairment following a workplace accident.
He uses a manual wheelchair for community access but currently manages his personal care independently.
The participant would like support to reconnect with his community, attend appointments and activities, and build greater independence and confidence outside the home.
Applicants should ideally have some flexibility between Monday and Friday for four hour shift type.
About the role
Your responsibilities may include:
Supporting the participant to access the community safely
Assisting with manual wheelchair mobility during outings
Supporting attendance at appointments, therapy and community activities
Planning enjoyable, meaningful and goal-focused activities
Encouraging independence, choice and confidence
Providing companionship and social support
Communicating effectively with the participant, his family and the wider care team
Completing accurate progress notes and required documentation
Following all care plans, risk assessments and organisational procedures
About you
We are looking for someone who is:
Patient, dependable and emotionally steady
Respectful of participant choice, dignity and independence
Confident supporting someone with an acquired brain injury and mobility limitations
Comfortable assisting a manual wheelchair user in the community
A clear and effective communicator
Able to build trust and provide consistent support
Interested in community participation and supporting meaningful goals
Experience supporting people with acquired brain injuries, neurological injuries or physical disabilities will be highly regarded.
The participant has expressed a preference for a male support worker.
Compatibility, communication style and the participant's right to choice will be considered as part of the matching process.
All suitably qualified applicants are welcome to apply.
Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
Current Blue Card
Current First Aid and CPR certificates
Australian Driver Licence
Reliable and insured vehicle
NDIS Worker Orientation Module certificate
Ability to meet the physical requirements of assisting with wheelchair-based community access
Availability for regular weekday shifts
Solid written communication and progress-note skills
Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Disability or a related qualification
Experience supporting people with acquired brain injuries
Manual handling or wheelchair support training
Experience delivering community access supports
Casual Disability Support Worker position
Located in Edmonton, Queensland
Regular weekday shifts
Company Overview
Angelic Care is a boutique, locally owned Gold Coast organisation founded on lived experience, clinical knowledge, and a deep commitment to empowering others.
We proudly support children and adults across the Gold Coast, Northern Rivers, Logan, and South Brisbane regions.
Our services are person-centred, high-quality, and designed to support individuals to live with dignity, independence, and confidence.
We work alongside people living with a diverse range of disabilities, including intellectual disability, chromosomal conditions, acquired brain injury, spinal injury, physical disability, mental health conditions, and chronic illness.
Every support plan is tailored — because we recognise that every person's journey is unique.
At Angelic Care, culture matters.
We believe in leading with compassion, accountability, and excellence.
Our team operates under the philosophy of #TogetherAsOne, where collaboration, integrity, and respect guide everything we do.
We are more than a service provider, we are a community committed to changing a life a day through purpose driven care.
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📌 Disability Support Worker (Queensland)
🏢 Rgit Australia
📍 Queensland