Sil/Sta, Respite And Community Access Disability Support Worker

SIL/STA, Respite & Community Access Disability Support Worker 

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Gotcha Care Supports

Ormeau, Brisbane, Gold Coast Areas

Aged & Disability Support (Community Services & Development)

Casual/Vacation

$30 – $42 per hour

Want to make a difference in other people’s lives?

Lost your passion? Reignite it here!

Come to a job which you love & make a beautiful difference!

(Appropriate goals for caring for a person with dementia in a community or hospital setting include: Develop a relationship with the person based on empathy and trust. Provide an environment that supports a flexible but predictable routine. Maintain a safe environment for the person, yourself and other staff.)

Community Access, Supported Independent Living and Respite House - Support Worker

Casual shifts available Monday - Sunday.  

Specific Areas:  Ormeau, Brisbane to Gold Coast areas

GOTCHA CARE SUPPORTS

Gotcha Care Supports is a young company based in Bribie Island, Brisbane, that provides outstanding individualized services to people with support needs. We offer a range of services to in residential care, in home care And Community Access with distinct aims to improve independence, develop skills and provide a HIGH quality of life. We offer a unique service for participants from all over to engage in holidays with individualized supports, in group and individual packaged holiday programs and tailor-made holidays for the participant.

ABOUT OUR DISABILITY SERVICES

Our Disability services includes:

1. Residential Care – we provide people with a safe and secure home environment, led by a team of dedicated, and caring staff
2. In home care - our experienced staff assist in the home with domestic duties such as grocery shopping, meal preparation, household chores, assisted exercise and paying bills
3. Community Access - we help clients access the community for educational, recreational, and vocational purposes. In various settings of individual supports, group programs, individual day programs, and respite holidays all around Australia.

The role

Join our Community Access, Supported Independent Living and Respite teams, you will work in an environment which values your life skills, experiences and interests. 

This is a casual role based in Bribie Island, Brisbane, Gold Coast areas and will involve travel to client's homes as required.

Support participants to achieve their individual NDIS goals, develop life skills, gain independence and live the life they choose. Provide support in our SIL’s and Respite House located in Ningi Qld, to participants with varying support needs.

Aid participants in cooking, cleaning, shopping, personal care, medications, hobbies and improving quality of life.

Your skills and passions

1. Administrative skills to maintain detailed records of participants development
2. Adaptable communication skills that mould to participants communication support needs
3. Teamwork centered workplace.
4. Ability to complex problem solve
5. Desire to become a mentor and build lasting relationships
6. Be fit and active to engage with participants in new activities, hands on approach to support is essential
7. Passionate about supporting participants in improving mental and physical health
8. Willing to assist with manual handling, personal care, domestic assistance, social support, transports.
9. Experience with complex needs and behaviours
10. Willing and able to assist with cleaning

Selection criteria

1. Current First Aid Certificate/CPR Certificate
2. NDIS Workers Screening Certificate
3. A current valid QLD driver's license
4. Thorough understanding of NDIS Practice Standards
5. Working with Children's Check
6. Experience with people with disabilities
7. Certificate 3 Individual support/Disability support and/or experience in disability or allied health
8. NDIS Orientation Certificate
9. 100 Points of Identification
10. Covid 19 Certificate showing at least 2 vaccinations optional
11. Mental Health training desired, but not essential
12. Manual Handling training (essential)

The benefits of the role

1. Regular shifts - fortnightly roster
2. Team bonding events/training days throughout the year
3. Training and skill development opportunities
4. Two mental health days a year
5. More exciting things to come!

How To Apply

Email ****@gotchacare.com.au include a cover letter, resume and evidence of selection criteria as part of your application or hit apply button below

1. Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
2. Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
3. Which of the following First Aid accreditations do you currently hold?
4. Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
5. Do you have prior experience as a Disability Support Worker?
6. Do you have a current NDIS Worker Screening Check?
7. Do you have a Certificate III in Individual Support?
8. Which of the following statements best describes your Covid-19 vaccination status?