At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide person-centred support to individuals with disabilities in their homes.
- Company: Leading healthcare recruitment agency supporting NDIS providers across Australia.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible shifts, and ongoing support from a dedicated team.
- Other info: Opportunities to work in diverse disability support settings.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Certificate III or IV in Individual Support and relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 24.3 - 29.7 $ per hour.
GC SIL Blu Healthcare is a leading healthcare recruitment agency proudly supporting NDIS providers, aged care facilities, community care services, disability organisations, and hospitals across Australia. We are currently seeking experienced Disability Support Workers for casual shift opportunities across our client SIL based in Gold Coast suburbs like Pimpama and Hope Island.
As a Disability Support Worker, you will provide high-quality, person-centred support to participants living in Supported Independent Living (SIL) homes. Your responsibilities may include:
- Assisting participants with personal care and daily living activities
- Medication administration
- Manual handling and mobility assistance
- Domestic assistance and meal preparation
- Supporting participants with behaviours of concern in line with Positive Behaviour Support Plans (PBSPs)
- Encouraging participation in community, social and recreational activities
- Providing support in both one-on-one and shared living environments
- Transporting participants using a company vehicle or your own registered and comprehensively insured vehicle
- Providing specialised support to participants with complex care needs
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Certificate III or IV in Individual Support (Disability, Ageing or equivalent)
- Previous experience working in SIL, community disability support or complex care
- Current Driver's Licence
- Reliable, registered and comprehensively insured vehicle
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Current National Police Check
- Current First Aid and CPR Certificate
- Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Module - Quality, Safety and You
- Full Australian working rights
- A genuine passion for supporting people with disability to achieve their goals and live independently
Experience or competency in the following areas is required:
- Complex Wound Care
- Asthma Awareness
- Dysphagia Support
- Diabetes Management
- Hoist transfers
- Medication Administration
- Mealtime Management
- Seizure Management
What We Offer:
- Competitive hourly pay rates
- Flexible casual shifts, including morning, afternoon, overnight, sleepover and weekend shifts
- User-friendly mobile app to view, manage and accept shifts
- Kilometre reimbursement for approved community access shifts
- Ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment and rostering team
- Opportunities to gain experience across a range of disability support settings
If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of people living with disability, we would love to hear from you.
Casual Disability Support Workers employer: Blu Healthcare
BLU Healthcare is an exceptional employer for Registered Nurses seeking flexibility and variety in their work. With competitive pay rates and the opportunity to work across leading hospitals in Melbourne, our supportive culture fosters professional growth and ensures that you can balance your career with your lifestyle. Join us to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care in diverse clinical environments.
