Townsville Support Solutions is seeking a reliable, patient and professional Casual Disability Support Worker to provide individual support to an older male NDIS participant in Townsville.
The participant is generally pleasant, enjoys humour and values respectful, predictable support relationships. He responds best to workers who are calm, patient, clear and consistent.
The role includes regular Weekday and Saturday and Sunday morning and afternoon shifts. Applicants must be available for weekend work and able to commit reliably to an agreed roster.
Key responsibilities
The successful applicant will provide assistance with:
- Showering, drying, dressing, grooming and skin care
- Meal planning, preparation and meal set-up
- Medication prompting and physical assistance
- Grocery shopping and unpacking
- Cleaning, laundry and general household tasks
- Organising household items and reducing clutter
- Basic yard maintenance
- Appointments and community access
- Mobility supervision and falls prevention
- Safe use of personal-care and mobility equipment
- Completing shift notes, incident reports and other required documentation
The participant communicates verbally and can follow directions. At times, he may use blunt, offensive or sexually inappropriate language and may experience paranoia, anxiety or mistrust.
Applicants of all genders must be able to remain calm, maintain professional boundaries and respond appropriately without arguing or becoming confrontational. Workers will be expected to follow behaviour support strategies, risk-management procedures and incident-reporting requirements.
Consistency is essential, as changes to routine, unfamiliar workers or unexpected visits may increase the participant’s anxiety and distrust.
Pay: $34.44 – $45.28 per hour
Work Location: In person
