Disability Support Worker

About Us:

Livability Care Australia is an approved NDIS care provider operating in Queensland, South Australia and Victoria. At Livability Care, our dedicated team ensures that participants are matched to the right home depending on their likes, desires and goals. Due to continual organizational growth, Livability Care Australia are looking for experienced Disability Support Workers in various locations around Queensland, mostly in the Ipswich region.

As a Disability Support Worker, you will be dedicated, values oriented, and focused on client choice and control. In this role, you will be required to support our participants' with disabilities to achieve their goals and build skills in areas such as cooking, reading, writing, technology and exercise. You will work to ensure that all people feel empowered and supported no matter their ability level. You will be flexible to work across AM, PM and Night Shifts (active/passive) and be flexible to work across and travel to various sites, including Ipswich and Marsden.

The Role:

The day to day activities of the role include, but are not limited to:

• Follow person-centred support plans and positive behaviour support plans (PBSP's)
• Assisting with daily routines (morning and bedtime)
• Participating in activities of particular interest, social activities, community outings
• Supporting with transport for medical appointments, shopping and family visit
• Day to day personal tasks including personal care
• Assisting with household tasks (including cooking, cleaning, washing, meal preparation)
• Assisting with medication (including managing diabetes)
• Assisting with personal choices (including smoking)
• Document participants' progress through record keeping
• Comply with LCA's procedures when reporting incidents

Your role will build meaningful, positive relationships with our clients and their families, playing a vital role in enriching our participants' lives. The female participant with Autism is the current individual who requires the staff's attention and we are looking for a staff member to work with her. 

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Previous professional experience with complex participants (preferable)
• An understanding of the NDIS and how to follow support plans
• Previous experience with diabetes management
• Previous experience with mental health background 
• Experienced with challenging behaviour
• Excellent communication skills, and a compassionate approach
• Flexible availability & a long-term commitment to Livability Care Australia

Your Benefits:

• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Salary packaging options
• You will lead the same participant/s day to day
• Fun, supportive, team that is willing to help!
• Clear opportunities for career progression

Your Essential Skills & Qualifications:

• Certificate 3 or higher in Individual Support/Disability/related field
• Yellow Card
• Australian Driver's Licence
• First Aid, CPR & Manual Handling Certificates
• Medication Administration Certificate
• Any additional skills including understanding of DDA Drugs, diabetes management and behaviours of concern understanding is highly desirable!

Please note: To be considered for and appointed to a position at Livability Care Australia, you must have at least 3 doses of COVID-19 or hold a valid medical exemption certificate. You will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status during the recruitment process.

Your Application!

For more information on this exciting position or for a copy of the full Position Description, please contact our friendly Human Resources Manager at *****@livabilitycare.com.au