Lifestyle Facilitator (Disability Support Worker)
We are on the search for casual members to join our Lifestyle Facilitator (Disability Support Worker) team to work with our clients in Bowen.
As a Lifestyle Facilitator, no day is the same. You will be assisting our clients to live their best and most independent life as possible. You will help them to achieve their own personal goals, which will mean providing support in areas of daily living, social support, and personal care (including showering and toileting).
The successful applicant will:
* Possess a genuine passion for working with people.
* Be reliable, flexible, and committed to assisting people to achieve their goals and live their best life.
* Maintain exceptional professional standards of care and support.
* Have own vehicle with full comprehensive insurance and be willing to use it to transport clients; all allowances will be paid when using your own vehicle.
* Be available for 24/7 shifts, including sleepovers; therefore, good availability across the week would be advantageous.
Key Selection Criteria:
* Certificate III or IV in Disability, Individual Support is highly desirable but not essential. Personal experience will also be considered.
* Demonstrated exceptional communication skills and ability to complete records and documentation accurately.
* Be able to follow instructions and adhere to policies and procedures effectively.
* Willingness to work as part of a team and at times, independently.
* Sound knowledge of the NDIS practice standards.
* Current First Aid and CPR certificates.
* Current NDIS Worker Screening (yellow card) and Working with Children Check (blue card) - or willingness to obtain these.
* Be vaccinated for Covid-19 (at least 2 doses).
* Completed free NDIS orientation modules:
o Quality Safety and You
o Supporting Safe and Enjoyable Meals
Salary packaging and extensive face-to-face and online training are available, offered by Spinal Life Australia and National Disability Services.
If you are seeking a challenging yet highly rewarding career, please apply via Seek or forward your resume and cover letter to our HR Team at hr@onelifenq.org.au.
Your cover letter should outline your experience in supporting people with a disability, how you meet the key selection criteria, as well as your current availability including days, times, and/or amount of hours per week you are seeking. We will be in contact should you be considered a suitable match for our client's needs. Please include the requested documents; otherwise, your application will not be considered.
Due to the high volume of applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
If you would like to discuss any of the positions available, please do not hesitate to contact our Client Coordinator Grace Horsfall on 0413 589 854.
Your application will include the following questions:
* How many years' experience do you have as a Disability Support Worker?
* Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
* Do you own or have regular access to a car?
* Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
* Which of the following First Aid accreditations do you currently hold?
* Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
* Have you completed a qualification in disability?
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