A young lady in her 20's who lives with her Mum and Brother in Nirimba on the Sunshine Coast is seeking support. She is non-verbal but able to communicate. She has a puppy called Benson, loves dancing and enjoys all things music! She attends 2 dancing classes per week and takes violin lessons. She also enjoys getting out and about and enjoying the sunshine, ice cream and walks in the park. In addition to her favourite activities, she would like to continue to explore new social and community groups to make new friends, as well as develop her independence by maintaining physical function, emotional wellbeing, and communication and cognitive skills.
The Role:
- Domestic support
- Household duties
- Community access
The successful applicant will:
- Actively listen and communicate clearly
- Be skilled in non-verbal communication
- Demonstrate patience
- Be bubbly, bright and outgoing with lots of energy
- Be Interested in Cooking, arts and crafts, dancing, music
- Happily prepare meals for the family
- Perform domestic tasks with attention to detail
- Maintain professional boundaries at all times
- Advocate for inclusion and connection
- Network in the local community
- Be reliable and dependable
- Be comfortable around the family dog
Highly desired:
- Knowledge and use of ProLoQuo
- Experience running a household
Shifts:
- Monday Fortnightly : 2pm -7 pm
- Thursday Fortnightly : 10.00am - 3.00pm ( Can be weekly )
- Friday Fortnightly: 2.00am - 7.00pm (Can be weekly)
- Saturday Fortnightly: 10.00am - 2.00pm
*Buddy shifts provided
Essential requirements:
- Female
- +3 years experience Disability support work
- Open Driver’s license and own vehicle
- Live within reasonable travelling distance
- Current First Aid Certificate & CPR
- NDIS Worker Screening/Yellow Card (or willing to obtain)
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate (or willing to obtain)
- Blue Card (or willing to obtain)
To Apply:
If this role sounds like the opportunity for you, please include your current resume and a cover letter that tells us a bit about you (hobbies, interests, personality), why you would be a good fit for the position and how you meet the requirements. Be sure to include your suburb and current availability.
Applications without a cover letter will not be considered