Disability Care Worker

Disability Support Worker – Casual

MC Support Services is seeking reliable and compassionate Disability Support Workers to join our small, supportive team providing individualised support to a participant in the Hervey Bay area.

We are looking for reliable, proactive workers who take initiative and provide respectful, person-centred support.

About the Role

The role includes:

• Personal care and daily living support
• PEG feeding and medication administration
• Mealtime support and dysphagia management
• Community access, outings and activities
• Positive behaviour support
• Domestic assistance
• Supporting choice, independence and quality of life
• Completing required documentation
• Working both independently and alongside another support worker during 2:1 supports

Participant-specific training and orientation will be provided.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Is reliable, patient and respectful
• Takes initiative and can identify what needs to be done without always being prompted
• Is proactive and willing to assist with tasks that support the participant and household
• Can work independently and use appropriate judgement within their role
• Has a good sense of humour and can build genuine rapport
• Is confident working with a non-verbal participant
• Can recognise and respond to non-verbal communication, pain, discomfort and changes in wellbeing
• Can follow support plans, medication plans and workplace procedures
• Is comfortable providing personal care
• Works well as part of a small team
• Has good communication and documentation skills

Previous disability, aged care or similar support experience is highly regarded.

Requirements

Applicants must have or be willing to obtain:

• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Current First Aid and CPR
• Current Australian driver's licence
• Relevant disability/community services qualification or demonstrated relevant experience
• Required online learning modules as part of orientation and annual training

Experience or training in the following is desirable:

• PEG feeding
• Medication administration
• Dysphagia and mealtime management
• Positive behaviour support
• Supporting people with complex needs

Additional participant-specific training will be provided where required.

Employment

Employment type: Casual
Award: SCHADS Award – classification based on qualifications, experience and duties
Location: Hervey Bay area

Regular shifts are available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, including:

• 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
• 8:00 am – 12:30/1:00 pm

Additional shifts may also be available for leave and staff coverage.

About MC Support Services

MC Support Services is a small disability support provider focused on delivering consistent, person-centred support. We value continuity of care, respectful relationships, participant choice and a supportive team environment.

We are looking for workers who want to become a consistent part of the participant's support team, who take pride in their work and who are willing to contribute positively to the day-to-day running of the participant's supports.

To apply, please send through your resume and a brief introduction outlining your relevant experience, qualifications and availability.