Job Description

Disability Support Workers provide care, emotional support, physical assistance and supervision for people with physical and/or intellectual disabilities. The specifics of the role depend on the client; however, Disability Support Workers tend to focus on tasks that alleviate physical discomfort and promote social connectedness, independence, emotional wellbeing and general health.

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Key responsibilities

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- Assisting with domestic tasks and chores such as shopping, menu planning, cooking, washing, toileting and cleaning
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- Helping with outings, social activities and other daily routines
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- Providing companionship and support to assist clients to develop their existing skills, abilities and confidence
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- Work collaboratively within a team setting
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- Work independently as required and exercise initiative
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- Provide a client focused service in a timely, consistent, co-ordinated and flexible manner
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About you

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- Certificate III in Individual Support (CHC33015) or Certificate IV in Disability (CHC43115) or Bachelor of Social Work
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- High level of interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills
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- High level of problem-solving skills
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- Knowledge of ongoing issues that living with a disability presents at various life stages
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- NDIS Worker Screening Check (or Police Check if transitional rules apply) and Working with Children Check
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- Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Program and Infection Control training
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- First Aid Certificate
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- CPR Certificate
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- Medication training
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- Primary form of ID and secondary form(s) of ID with a value equal to 100 points of ID
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📌 Disability Support Mentor (Queensland)
🏢 Kingdom Carers
📍 Queensland