Description:

The Role

As a Direct Support Worker you'll be an integral part of the lives of people living with disabilities. Your role is to empower your clients to live the life of their choosing by providing day to day support in client homes and in the community with:

Achieving life goals:  build professional relationships with clients to understand personal life goals, independent abilities and opportunities to support and empower clients to achieve the things that matter most to them

Personal care:  direct support in maintaining personal hygiene, toileting, showering, grooming, preparing for bed etc.

Medication administration and health management:  follow medication and health care plans, perform basic medical tasks (PEG feeding, epilepsy management etc.)

Mealtime support and domestic duties:  cooking, cleaning and general maintenance of a safe and healthy environment

The Person

This position is ideal for people who are:

You must have or be willing to obtain the following before commencing:

CPL can provide guidance on how to obtain the above clearances following your offer of employment however, a Blue Card is a legal industry requirement which you will need before you can commence paid employment in disability support. Take a look at the Government link below with more details; to start working as soon as possible apply for your Blue Card now!

https://www.qld.gov.au/law/laws-regulated-industries-and-accountability/queensland-laws-and-regulations/regulated-industries-and-licensing/blue-card/applications/apply

The Benefits

If you enjoy challenging but rewarding work and share our vision of an inclusive society, we will provide the training, supportive culture and connections to help you make the most of this opportunity. As a part of the CPL family, you’ll experience: