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Salary- Permanent and Casual Positions available
- Caboolture and Brisbane surrounds
We are seeking a Support Specialists (Disability Support Workers) who are compassionate about delivering high-quality person-centered care to the people they support. There is a preference for experienced workers, with previous exposure providing high-quality person-centered care to the people they support. We aim to make a real difference in the lives of those we support, not content with just providing the minimum but always striving for the best quality of support to both the people we support and our team.
ABOUT US:
We are a small, friendly, and compassionate business providing high-quality support to people living with a disability. We pride ourselves on creating a friendly and open workplace which meets the needs of the people we support, and our employees combined. We pride ourselves in creating a happy, enjoyable, safe workplace that you enjoy coming to.
Positive Futures Queensland is a clinically led practice that offers a range of different services to people who are situated across South East Queensland, and we are seeking supports workers which can service one of or more of the following areas: South East Brisbane and North Brisbane. We are excited to welcome friendly and passionate people onto our team.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking empathetic and resilient Support Workers for permanent, part time or casual opportunities to work morning, afternoon, overnight and on weekends. You will be working with a range of different individuals including people experiencing complex mental health, challenging behaviours and/or cognitive decline.
Key Responsibilities
- Personal care and domestic assistance (light cleaning)
- Community access and transportation
- Maintain and monitor person centred plans
- Documenting and progress note keeping
- Develop rapport and strong relationships with the people we support and their families
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work collaboratively within a team.
- Assist clients in Community Access environments to develop independent living skills
- Assist clients to develop and / or expand their social relationships & networks
- Follow and participate in person centered support planning
- Work with a compassion and creativity to increase a person’s quality of life
- Complete detailed shift notes and incident reports.
- Provide direct support to people with a disability with all activities of daily living which may include domestic duties, personal care, social support, medication assistance, manual handling, transport, meals and attending appointments.
- Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with all key stakeholders; clients, families, guardians, and involved services.
KEY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL APPLICANTS
- A current NDIS Worker Screening Check or valid exemption
- Current First Aid & CPR training
- Fully Vaccinated
- Have a vehicle to enable travel to and from participants and stakeholders (travel is reimbursed).
VALUES WE ASPIRE TO:
- Compassion, empathy, and creativity in every support we deliver
- Commitment to providing responsive and considerate care
- Effective communication, comprehension, and interpersonal skills
- Prioritises punctuality and reliability
- Self-motivator and a team player
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS
- Administration of medication training (or willing to obtain)
- Manual handling training (or willing to obtain)
- Those who have strong work ethics and enjoy being a team player
- Understanding of confidentiality within the NDIS
- Reporting and recording relevant documentation for NDIS standard
- Knowledge of and awareness of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
- Flexibility to work within a service that provides 24/7 care, this includes weekend work, sleepover and /or active night shifts within a fortnightly roster.
- Solid experience working with people living with neurodiverse and psychosocial disabilities.
