Disability Support jobs in Brisbane QLD

Interviews are being held now with immediate Orientation, Training Modules and Start.

Due to exciting growth, we are now seeking passionate and dedicated Disability Support Workers to join our established teams. You will support female and male participants with daily living and capacity building skills in their own home and whilst out in the community.

The clients we are currently recruiting for live in Sunnybank, Sailsbury, Forest Lake, Oxley, Durack, Sherwood, Graceville, Greenbank, Westlake, Gailes, Mount Gravatt, Coorparoo and Mansfield.

Sifts Available: Day shifts between 6am – 4pm, overnight sleepovers and weekends.

You will work with the same clients so you can get to know and trust each other.

Work Life Balance

Rosters are set out 1 month in advance so you can plan your work life balance. We welcome for you to pick up additional shifts at any time when you have availability.

You will be supported and kept informed

You will have face to face support from our experienced and passionate management team based at our office in Acacia Ridge. We hold team meetings and communicate with each other through our online client management system.

What our clients are looking for:

• Energetic personality
• Incorporating your creative, interests and knowledge of local opportunities into your work to enrich your clients' lives.
• Mentoring and support to achieve goals
• Interests in music/instruments, singing, games/gaming, sports, outdoor recreational activities, travel, community events and education.
• Finding work / volunteer opportunities.

Support Worker Duties

Shifts will include supporting clients with daily living and capacity building skills including:

• Facilitating choice and decision making to promote personal preferences and person-centred practice.
• Social inclusion including engaging family and community, planning and coordinating social activates, games and movie nights, meal planning and cooking, shopping.
• Following care plans E.g. Behaviour, Mealtime, Seizure, Exercise.
• Personal care - Toileting, continence, showering, grooming, dressing.
• Mobility- Safely moving around the home, manual transfers, using equipment and aids.
• Communication support with choices and decisions, personal safety.
• Money and personal finances management including utilising self-serve facilities.
• Medication administration - administering medications, supporting self-medication.
• Basic household duties - cleaning, washing clothes, cooking and other.
• Community access – attending events, hobbies, groups, clubs, interests, education.
• Transport to appointments, using public transport or in a worker’s car (own car is a bonus, mileage maybe payable subject to participants plan).
• Maintaining contact with family, friends and other stakeholders.

Must haves that will be discussed at Interview

• An ability to bring your enthusiasm, positive attitude, creativity and interests to work, to engage and motivate people to pursue their interests and to live a safe healthy and dignified life.
• Drivers Licence and own vehicle. Additional Mileage allowance is paid subject to participants plan.
• First Aid and CPR.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Blue card, if you are working with under 18s.

Desirable

• Experience or commitment to supporting vulnerable people with Positive Behaviour Support Plans and Health Management Plans.
• Relevant Certificate level study if supporting people with Personal Care.
• Previous experience supporting people with hoisting, manual transfers, mealtime plans, epilepsy and seizure Support.

A little about us

Quick Response Carers is a family-owned business operating for over 16 years. We are passionate about providing flexible care options that create a sense of belonging for each person within our community. We are a Registered Provider that provides a range of services to people on the NDIS and the Aged Care Support at Home programme.

Our Hub Office is located in Acacia Ridge where you can visit to speak with your colleagues and management, access tea and coffee and facilities.

Our Values: Creating an environment inspired by joy, that helps participants feel cared for, safe and connected.

If you are looking to join a vibrant team of disability support professionals and are willing to bring your energy, enthusiasm and commitment to our amazing clients, we would love to hear from you about what you have to offer! Check us out at ... qrcarers.com.au

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Casual

Pay: $35.00 – $60.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Please attached a brief Cover Letter outlining your capability and interest to meet the requirements this role.

Experience:

• Support work : 1 year (Preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• NDIS Worker Screening Check (Preferred)
• Driver Licence (Preferred)
• CPR and First Aid (Preferred)

Work Location: In person