Disability Support Workers | Casual
Location : Ipswich QLD (Booval and Bundamba Area)
About the role
APEX Care Services have shifts available for 60 Hours Per week. The role involves varied shifts with 2 : 1 Support from 6am - 10pm and Active nights 1 : 1 10pm-6am for a client in their early 50s.
Female Staff Required.
As a Disability Support Worker at APEX Care Services, you'll provide a variety of 'at home' and 'in community' services to help our customers live independently. Your duties will include but not limited :
- Assisting with personal care
- Medication assistance
- Meal preparation
- House duties
- Shopping and transport to medical appointments
- Social support and community engagement
Benefits of working with APEX Care Services!
Immediate Start and regular shifts availableGrow or kick start your career with us!Full training is provided with local offices, team leaders and a 24 / 7 support lineGenerous Paid Bonus Schemes eg. Refer a FriendSupportive arrangements during the pandemic, including COVID-19 Special Leave if required to isolate.Competitive hourly + penalty rates, paid travel time and kilometres ($0.80) + direct reimbursement of tolls / parking costs incurred at workOpportunity for accredited training through our TAFE partnershipsSkills, Experience & Qualifications
Minimum Qualification of Cert III or Cert IV in disability (or relevant)Mandatory minimum 8 - 12 Months experience of working with Clients with Epilepsy, Schizophrenic / Paranoia, Trauma, Mental Health, Behaviours of concerns and high complex needs.Experience working with Clients with Addiction to Alcohol and Gambling.Transferrable skills in providing care and compassion to othersHave proficient English skillsValid Driver's Licence and reliable vehicle (essential)Have flexibility to work on a 24 / 7 rotating roster which includes days, evenings, awake shifts, sleepovers and weekend shiftsHave a Current First Aid and CPR Certificate (HLTAID0011) or willingness to obtain prior to commencingBe willing to provide an NDIS Worker Check (NDISWC) ClearanceHave the ability to support others with personal care and domestic duties in a respectful wayHave the capacity to meet the physical requirements of the job that may include manual handling tasksHave good computer, communication and interpersonal skillsA confirmation record of COVID-19 vaccination (doses 1, 2 and booster)When you're part of the APEX Care Services team, you're not just supporting people. We're all about putting the people we support first. That's a non-negotiable.
Our success depends on YOU.
Job TypeCasualPay : From $32.73 per hour
Expected hours : No less than 60 per week
BenefitsProfessional development assistanceTravel reimbursementSchedule :
Afternoon shiftDay shiftEvening shiftMorning shiftNight shiftShift workSupplemental pay types :
Penalty ratesPerformance bonusWork Location : In person