At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide personal care and support to a client with a spinal cord injury.
- Company: Private client on the central Gold Coast seeking dedicated support.
- Benefits: Above-award pay, flexible shifts, and comprehensive training provided.
- Other info: Long-term employment with a supportive environment and career stability.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in someone's life while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience with disabilities and relevant vocational qualifications preferred.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 $ per year.
A private client located on the central Gold Coast is currently seeking a Personal Support Worker / Lifestyle Support Assistant to join their team. As a Personal Support Worker / Lifestyle Support Assistant you will provide personal care, support and assistance to a client (professional, male, mid-30s) with a spinal cord injury and related physical disability supporting them to live an independent and purposeful life.
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Daily living activities including showering, toileting (bowel therapy and bladder care), personal hygiene, grooming, dressing and undressing;
- Transfers including hoisting in and out of bed and chairs, positioning and rolling using slide sheets, and occasionally manual slings and slide boards;
- Exercise including passive stretching and assistance with rehabilitation therapies (physio, hydro, and occupational);
- Domestic duties including laundry, light meal preparation, and cleaning (vacuuming, mopping, and dusting);
- Occasional participation in the community including attending appointments, shopping, social, recreational, and educational activities;
- Accompanying the client on domestic and international travel for business and leisure with expenses covered.
Experience, Qualifications and Personal Attributes
- Experience: Demonstrated ability and previous experience working closely with clients with disabilities in a client-focused, client-directed environment, and with their families and support networks; capable of undertaking physically demanding activities including manual handling of people and equipment (lifting, bending, carrying, crouching, pushing, etc).
- Qualifications: Vocational qualifications in disability, ageing, healthcare (nursing) or other relevant qualification/s; First Aid and CPR Certificates from an approved, recognised course provider; Current Queensland Yellow/Blue Card/s or prepared to undergo criminal history screening; Open C Class Driver's Licence from an Australian State or Territory; Valid Australian and/or New Zealand Passport.
- Personal Attributes: Available and able to work during the week and weekends (shifts generally commence between 6am and 10pm) on a four-week roster cycle; professionalism, strong communication, organisational, literacy and problem-solving skills; reliability, punctuality and commitment; attention to detail, cleanliness and hygiene; discretion, understanding, respect and privacy in relation to the client and their family.
Benefits
- Morning, evening and weekend shifts with comprehensive on-the-job training;
- Above-award pay rates, weekend and public holiday rates, and a unique pay and bonus structure;
- Long-term employment directly with one client (current staff have an average tenure of 7+ years).
Personal Support Worker / Lifestyle Support Assistant employer: Curae Co Pty Ltd
Join a dedicated team on the central Gold Coast as a Personal Support Worker / Lifestyle Support Assistant, where you will make a meaningful impact in the life of a client with a spinal cord injury. Enjoy above-award pay rates, flexible shifts, and long-term employment opportunities, all while receiving comprehensive training and support in a respectful and professional work environment. This role not only offers the chance to assist someone in living an independent life but also fosters personal growth and development within a close-knit community.
