Female - Vietnamese speaking Disability Support Worker – Carindale, Brisbane
Ongoing Morning Shifts | Monday to Friday | Community & In-Home Support
Nextt is seeking a reliable and proactive FEMALE Disability Support Worker to provide ongoing support to a client living in Carindale, Brisbane.
The client has a spinal cord injury and is highly independent, with a solid 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.
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.
Shift Details
Monday to Friday: 8:30am – 1:30pm
Ongoing availability is preferred
About the Role The client is independently mobile using a four-wheeled walker or walking sticks, and manual transfers are not required during shifts.
Your support will mainly involve providing an extra pair of hands with activities that can be more difficult due to muscle weakness, including:
Laundry and changing bed linen
Vacuuming, cleaning and general household tasks
Tidying and helping with household organisation
Assisting with more complex meal preparation when required
Moving bowls, kitchen items and assisting with washing up
Supporting the client with shopping and carrying grocery bags
Transporting and accompanying the client to appointments
Supporting attendance at the gym and hydrotherapy
Providing community access and helping the client maintain her usual routines and independence
The client also has a dog, so applicants should be comfortable working in a home with pets
Requirements
Current NDIS Worker Screening Check/ Yellow Card
Current Working With Children Check/ Blue Card - Employee
Current First Aid and CPR certificates
NDIS Orientation Module – Quality, Safety and You
Current valid Driver's Licence
Reliable vehicle with comprehensive insurance
Relevant disability support experience
Pay Rates E3.1 (Casual in home and SIL)
SCHADS Award E3.1 Casual Rates (before tax):
Base hourly rate: $36.81
Afternoon shift (shift ends between 8pm and midnight, Monday to Friday): $40.49
Active Night shift (Finishes after midnight or starts before 6am, Monday to Friday)$41.23
Saturday: $51.54
Sunday: $66.26
Public holiday: $80.99
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.