Disability Support Worker (Working with Children)
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Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Across Australia Just Better Care provides in-home aged care and disability support services supporting people to live independently. We are currently looking for Support Workers to join our QLD team. You can enjoy a flexible and balanced work life and support people in your community to live their best life possible.
The role:
This role involves travelling between customers homes and assisting them with daily living and lifestyle requirements by providing person-centred care and support.
Duties and responsibilities may include:
- Working directly with children improving their wellbeing and involvement in the community
- Domestic assistance: light household cleaning laundry and meal preparation
- Social support/transportation: social activities schools shopping/groceries travelling to medical appointments
- Supporting customers in the use of aids and personal equipment including: standing or walking frames wheelchairs manual or electric hoists sliding sheets or moving boards hearing aids and other physical aids
- Personal care: showering dressing grooming and medication assistanc
- Supporting customers with complex and/or challenging needs
- Monitoring the well-being of customers and reporting on their progress
- Participating in staff meetings and attending training as required
What you will need:
- Minimum Certificate III or IV in Individual Support Aged Care Home & Community Careor Disability Services (preferred)
- Previous working with Children
- Current CPR / First Aid Certificate
- Current and satisfactory Federal Police Check Yellow Card & Blue Card
- Current Australian Drivers Licence
- Reliable registered and insured vehicle (comprehensive insurance is preferred)
- Smartphone with internet access
What we offer:
- Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle
- Varied work supporting a diverse range of customers
- Ability to work independently and close to home
- Training & development opportunities (including free access to our online learning tools & programs)
- Access to our free Employee Assistance Program
- Staff recognition programs
- Ongoing support and advice from experienced friendly local office staff
Next steps:
If you would like to join our growing team of Support Workers and become part of our friendly professional network please Apply today.
Key Skills
- Nursing Home Experience
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Direct Support
- Computer Operation
- Caregiving
- Case Management
- Special Needs
- Training & Development
- Child Protective Services
- Experience with Children
- Word Processing
- Addiction Counseling
