Disability Services - Accommodation Support (DSAS) value strong partnerships and relationships with our participants, families, and carers.
Our support enables participants to live a rewarding life that focuses on their interests, choices, and rights every day.
Our support workers, known as Residential Care Officers, enrich clients' lives by ensuring they have the prospect and support, tailored to their individual needs, to explore and participate in all aspects of their life.
Our services include support for independent living (accommodation support).
Successful applicant:
Award wages that include shift allowances, penalties, and other allowances such as meals and clothing as they apply under the Award for Operational Employees in Disability and Forensic Services - State ****
Flexible shifts
Excellent job resources and personal development opportunities
Two weeks of paid induction and upon successful completion of induction up to one week of paid service centre training
Ongoing specialised accredited training and professional development to ensure
Highly skilled workforce
Access to QSuper for superannuation, life, and illness insurance
Access to Accumulated Time Work (ATW) of 13 days per year
Five weeks per year of vacation time when working full shift rotation
What would my day look like as a Disability Support Worker?




Performing daily household tasks with participants that can include menu planning, cooking, and serving meals, cleaning, shopping, laundry, bed making, and light garden activities
Assisting participants to maintain relationships with their family, friends, and advocates home with personal hygiene, grooming, toileting, showering and safe and enjoyable mealtimes
Assisting participants in their personal and health care by providing support with medication ensuring correct dosages as prescribed, seizure response, and health needs
Provide high-quality, person-centred support to individuals with complex behaviours, intellectual disabilities, psychosocial disabilities, and/or dual diagnoses.
Implement and follow Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) strategies and behaviour support plans to promote positive outcomes and enhance participant wellbeing.
Deliver support using trauma-informed approaches that recognise and respond to the impact of trauma on individuals
Job Ad Reference: QLD/*********
Closing Date: Friday, 13th November ****
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📌 Disability Support Worker (Residential Care Officer), Families, Seniors, Disability Services And Child Safety (Rockhampton)
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📍 Rockhampton