At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals with disabilities in daily activities and promote their independence.
- Company: Vital Support Services, a compassionate NDIS disability support provider.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, flexible hours, and make a real difference in people's lives.
- Other info: Opportunity for personal growth and to work in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Join a caring team and empower participants to live their best lives.
- Qualifications: Experience with disabilities, strong communication skills, and a caring attitude.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 $ per year.
As a Disability Support Worker with Vital Support Services, you will work collaboratively with participants and their support networks to provide safe, respectful and individualised care.
Key responsibilities:
- Supporting participants with activities of daily living, personal care and maintaining independence
- Providing complex personal care according to the participant's individual care plan and your training and competency
- Supporting medication in accordance with the participant's care plan and organisational requirements
- Assisting with mealtime support and other health-related support needs
- Supporting household and domestic activities
- Providing community access and assisting participants to attend appointments, social activities and other meaningful engagements
- Supporting participants' emotional, social and general wellbeing
- Observing and reporting changes in a participant's health, behaviour, wellbeing or support needs
- Working collaboratively with participants, families, support coordinators, nurses, allied health professionals and other members of the care team
- Following incident reporting, risk management, safeguarding and infection prevention procedures
About you:
- Experience supporting people with complex physical disabilities and/or high-intensity support needs
- Confidence providing personal care while maintaining each participant's dignity, privacy and choice
- Willingness to undertake complex personal care duties, including bowel care where required and appropriately trained
- Ability to follow individual support plans, health care plans, risk management strategies and established procedures
- Strong communication, listening and interpersonal skills
- Emotional resilience, patience, empathy and a genuinely caring approach
- Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Good written English and the ability to complete clear, accurate and timely participant documentation
- Current First Aid and CPR certification
- Current NDIS Worker Screening clearance
About us:
Vital Support Services is an NDIS disability support provider committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate and person-centred supports. We work closely with participants, families and multidisciplinary teams to promote independence, dignity, choice, safety and meaningful participation in everyday life.
Disability Support Worker in Brisbane employer: Vital Support Services Pvt Ltd
Vital Support Services is an exceptional employer for Disability Support Workers, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises the dignity and independence of participants. With a strong commitment to professional development and training, employees have ample opportunities for growth while making a meaningful impact in the lives of those they support. Located in a vibrant community, our team enjoys a fulfilling work environment that values compassion, teamwork, and respect.
Contact Details:
Vital Support Services Pvt Ltd Recruitment Team
