Phoenix Lifestyle Support Association is currently looking for support workers who are passionate about working with people with disabilities. They must be person-centered, reliable and have excellent communication skills. Successful candidates must be available to work sleep over shifts (from 4:30pm to 8:30am), and weekends on a rolling roster.
Casual Positions leading to permanent part-time positions.
Phoenix Lifestyle Support Association Inc. is a not-for-profit disability support service provider located in the Redlands Brisbane. We are a small organisation that provides both community participation and supported independent living for adults living with disabilities.
Duties
- Support our participants to live as independently as possible by assisting with activities of daily living.
- Provide direct support to participants with complex and high-intensity needs
- Work with participants with positive behaviour support plans.
- Engage with participants to develop skills within their own homes.
- The role requires the support worker to work closely with families in some instances.
Skills
- Support workers must be confident with close personal care.
- Support workers must be confident with assisting with medication.
- Support workers must be confident with managing mealtime preparation and modified diets
- Demonstrated time management skills
- Demonstrated competency with documentation and reporting
- Ability to work within a multicultural workforce.
Requirements
- Cert III in Disability or relevant qualification and/or experience or willingness to obtain.
- Current First Aid certificate and current CPR
- Open Drivers licence with own vehicle
- Smart mobile phone
- Current disability worker screening clearance card.
- Australian or NZ citizenship or the capacity to permanently work in Australia.
- Must be available to work nights/weekends/days.
Employee Benefits
- Above award rates
- Learning and development opportunities.
- Salary packaging.
Application Details
For further information please contact Stephanie Elliott Leinonen on 07 3829 2992 or 0460664966
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $43.00 – $45.65 per hour
Benefits:
Licence/Certification:
- Disability Worker Screening Clearance Card (Required)
- Drivers licence (Required)
Work Authorisation:
Work Location: In person
