• Casual
  • Ipswich

Are you passionate about:

  • Caring for people with disabilities, particularly mental and challenging behaviours
  • Being physically fit and active
  • Making a positive difference in the lives of those living with disabilities

About Lifest HealthCare:

Lifest HealthCare is a registered NDIS provider, working closely with participants, families and other stakeholders to offer unique, personalised health and support care to people with disabilities. We provide compassionate care delivered with integrity and respect to ensure our participants receive the best possible care and support to improve their quality of life.

About the role:

We are currently searching for disability support workers who will be tasked with providing direct care to participants who display challenging behaviours and mental health concerns. The role will be aimed at providing care to maximise the social, living and recreational skills of the participants. These participants require care on a 24/7 roster and an experienced team is required to ensure capacity building support is provided.

***PLEASE NOTE: This position is not suitable for students or for those with secondary employment. ***

What’s on offer:

  • Leichhardt, Ipswich location
  • Casual with full time equivalent hours (76 hours a fortnight) – Monday to Sunday
  • Rotating roster (Every second weekend off)
  • Morning and afternoon shifts (7:00AM – 3:00PM & 3:00PM- 11:00PM)
  • Training and on-going support
  • Friendly and engaging team

The successful applicant will have:

  • Experience working with challenging or complex behaviours (highly desirable)
  • Experience in managing and deescalating situations (highly desirable)
  • Experience in mental health (highly desirable)
  • A high level of physical fitness
  • Certificate 2 in Health Services or Certificate 3 in Disability or Community Services or other relevant qualification or willing to complete
  • Valid Driver’s License and a confident driver
  • Valid CPR and First Aid
  • NDIS Worker screening card/ Yellow card exemption or willing to obtain
  • Full working rights in Australia

To be considered, please submit your resume, via the “apply” button. Due to the high volume of applications received by Lifest HealthCare only the successful candidates will be contacted.

Job Type: Casual

Pay: From $33.96 per hour

Schedule: Shift work

Application Question(s):

  • Do you have a valid NDIS Worker Screening Card?
  • How many years of experience have you had in the industry?

Education: Certificate I – IV (Preferred)

Work Authorisation: Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person

Please submit your details via our screening form.