Disability Support Worker

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Support adults with disabilities and complex challenging behaviours in this varied role in group homes & community settings. Support. Mentor. Empower.

Summary about this job

Aged & Disability Support

Company: Edmen

Location: Cairns & Far North

Work type: Casual/Vacation

Salary: n\a

Phone: +61-2-3868-1387

Fax: +61-8-9423-9362

E-mail: n\a

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Detail information about job Disability Support Worker. Terms and conditions vacancy

  • Thorough on-boarding process to set you up for success
  • Casual hours, casual rates, opportunity for permanent work down the track
  • Work ready to start now in Cairns

Edmen are seeking Disability Support Workers. The role will see you on the front-line providing daily support to adults with physical and intellectual disabilities. 

The successful candidates will be required to work over a 24/7 roster and emergency shifts when required. 
 
What we are looking for

  • A team player with a minimum of 6 months PAID demonstrated experience
  • You will need the ability to be flexible, strong and resilient in various challenging situations
  • Experience with personal care, medications and manual handling
  • Be willing to work shift work including emergency/on call shifts
 
What you need to succeed in this role
  • Current Blue and Yellow Cards or be willing to obtain these
  • Experience working with moderate to high challenging behaviours
  • Demonstrated experience with personal care, medications, hoists & manual handling
  • A current Australian Drivers Licence and be willing to transport people in your car when required
  • A current First Aid Certificate or be willing to obtain one
  • Candidates with extensive experience with following behaviour support plans will be highly regarded
Applicants who are willing to travel to Innisfail for the occasional shift will be highly regarded.

The position description for this role is located here: http://edmen.com.au/media/Support_Worker_Position_Description.pdf
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Benefits
  • Rewarding opportunity with the ability to make a difference
  • Exciting opportunity with the potential to lead into a permanent position 
 
On application for this role you acknowledge and approve to be contacted between the hours of 0900-2000 Monday to Friday by one of our valued team members. 

How to apply
Please click the Apply Now button here. For any further inquiries, please visit our website www.edmen.com.au or please email us at [email protected]

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