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Disability Support Worker (DSW)
Wesley Mission Queensland (WMQ) is a large and dynamic organisation with more than 65 locations throughout South East Queensland supporting 100,000 Queenslanders every year. As a not-for-profit organisation with over 100 years' experience in delivering aged care, Wesley Mission Queensland has a history steeped in hope, respect, compassion, empowerment, innovation, justice and integrity. To learn more about our organisation, please see www.wmq.org.au.
Disability Support Workers required for Wesleycare Jindalee - Sinnamon Village.
Perm part time/Casual
DSW's also required to be involved with Community Access which involves taking our residents out into the community.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Align one's workplace behaviour in accordance with the WMQ Charter, Values and Mission of the organisation.
- To work as part of a team to provide high quality care services and tasks as stated in the customer's care plan, and in accordance with WMQ's code of conduct and policies and procedures.
- To consult and/or give feedback to the appropriate Coordinator/Case Manager regarding each customer's changing needs or situations.
- To recognise and report health and environmental hazards in the customer's home – effecting customers, carers or the extended Team. Further, to assist with corrective actions in consultation with the Coordinator.
- To provide a customer focused service to customers and to work alongside their carer, families and others as outlined in the care plan and in accordance with WMQ Charter, code of conduct and policies and procedures.
- To record and submit daily tasks and timesheets accurately (i.e. in live time) via the ComCare system.
- To drive in a respectful, safe and professional manner in the course of duties ensuring any WMQ vehicles allocated are respected and maintained.
- To actively participate in performance management reviews, staff meetings, training, support visits and all continuous improvement initiatives.
- To be flexible and adaptable to changing schedules within your nominated hours.
- To work in accordance with the values and policies of Wesley Mission Queensland.
Applications must address the 'Qualifications, Knowledge and Requirement' for this role (contained within the attached position description) and are to be submitted online at www.wmq.org.au by 4pm of the closing date.
For more information, please contact Marty McGill via email at MMcgill@wmq.org.au
Why work with Wesley Mission Queensland:
Working alongside people who love what they do
Above Award pay
Salary Packaging
Income Protection
Product Discounts
Travel Discounts
Access to discounted holiday units
Employee Assistance Program
Wesley Mission Queensland's Vision is a compassionate, just and inclusive society for all. WMQ values diversity and employee wellbeing, and fosters an environment that acknowledges the different perspectives and capabilities of our workers. We are committed to EEO, OH&S, Ethical Practices and the principles of Cultural Diversity. We are a preferred employer for older workers. Successful applicants are expected to abide by the WMQ Code of Conduct. Relevant criminal record checks will be undertaken on recommended applicant. To view our Privacy Policy, please click here. Salary Packaging is available to permanent Staff to potentially enhance remuneration.
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