Disability Support Worker - High Physical Support Needs

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Disability Support Worker – High Physical Support Needs

Location: Cleveland, QLD

Employment Type: Casual

Sirv have positions available for experienced Disability Support Workers to provide support to NDIS participants with high physical support needs. The role involves delivering consistent, reliable, and high-quality care in a Specialist Disability Accommodation environment under Supported Independent Living supports.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide personal care, including assistance with mobility, hoist transfers, mealtime assistance, showering and peri-wash.
• Administer and support health care routines as directed by the care plan and allied health professionals recommendations.
• Implement manual handling and safe work practices in all support activities
• Facilitate safe participation in community activities and appointments
• Accurately complete shift documentation and incident reports as required
• Adhere to NDIS Practice Standards, company policies and procedures at all times

Essential Requirements:

• Certificate IV in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent qualification/experience
• Demonstrated experience in high physical support, including manual handling and the use of assistive equipment such as hoists.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Current Manual Handling training (or willingness to obtain prior to commencement)
• Current driver’s license

Key Attributes:

• Ability to work autonomously and follow care plans accurately
• Strong communication skills
• Detail oriented in report writing, such as shift notes and incident reports.
• Capacity to manage time and prioritise tasks effectively
• Commitment to safe work practices and maintaining client dignity

Example Shift Times for this role:

• 9:00am to 1:00pm
• 7:00pm to 10:00pm
• 7:00pm to 6:30am
• Shift times may vary and other shifts different to this may become available that differ; based on client and service needs.