Job Description
Female - Vietnamese speaking Disability Support Worker – Carindale, Brisbane
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Ongoing Morning Shifts | Monday to Friday | Community & In-Home Support
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Nextt is seeking a reliable and proactive FEMALE Disability Support Worker to provide ongoing support to a client living in Carindale, Brisbane.
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The client has a spinal cord injury and is highly independent, with a robust support network of family and friends. She lives with her husband and two daughters in a single-level home and is bilingual in English and Vietnamese.
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This role would suit a Support Worker who enjoys providing practical day-to-day assistance, community access and helping someone maintain their independence at home.
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Shift Details
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Monday to Friday: 8:30am – 1:30pm
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Ongoing availability is preferred
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About the Role
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The client is independently mobile using a four-wheeled walker or walking sticks, and manual transfers are not required during shifts.
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Your support will mainly involve providing an extra pair of hands with activities that can be more difficult due to muscle weakness, including:
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Laundry and changing bed linen
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Vacuuming, cleaning and general household tasks
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Tidying and helping with household organisation
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Assisting with more complex meal preparation when required
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Moving bowls, kitchen items and assisting with washing up
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Supporting the client with shopping and carrying grocery bags
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Transporting and accompanying the client to appointments
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Supporting attendance at the gym and hydrotherapy
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Providing community access and helping the client maintain her usual routines and independence
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The client also has a dog, so applicants should be comfortable working in a home with pets
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Requirements
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Current NDIS Worker Screening Check/ Yellow Card
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Current Working With Children Check/ Blue Card - Employee
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Current First Aid and CPR certificates
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NDIS Orientation Module – Quality, Safety and You
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Current valid Driver's Licence
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Reliable vehicle with comprehensive insurance
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Relevant disability support experience
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Pay Rates
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E3.1 (Casual in home and SIL)
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SCHADS Award E3.1 Casual Rates (before tax):
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Base hourly rate: $*****
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Afternoon shift (shift ends between 8pm and midnight, Monday to Friday): $*****
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Active Night shift (Finishes after midnight or starts before 6am, Monday to Friday)$*****
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Saturday: $*****
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Sunday: $*****
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Public holiday: $*****
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If you're looking for consistent weekday morning shifts and enjoy supporting someone to remain active, independent and connected to their community, we'd love to hear from you.