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Disability Support Worker
Wesley Mission Queensland (WMQ) is an innovative and responsive not-for-profit community service provider, with more than 70 locations throughout South East Queensland. We support more than 100,000 Queenslanders every year with aged care, disability and mental health services, youth and family programs, palliative care and emergency relief. With over 100 years’ experience in caring for our community, 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 & https://www.youtube.com/user/wmbmedia.
The primary role of a Disability Support Worker is to provide assistance to individuals with physical, developmental or cognitive disabilities. The role includes but is not limited to personal care (showering/dressing), continence support, assistance with meals, assistance with medications, domestic duties (laundry/housework/ironing/gardening), shopping, transport, in home respite, centre based respite care and overnight respite (including sleepovers). In addition, a Disability Support Worker will assist in implementing client-specific programs to help these individuals accessing support to build strong social skills and encourage independence whenever possible.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- All Wesley Mission Queensland employees are expected to demonstrate an understanding and commitment to organisational Vision, Mission and Values.
The incumbent of this position will be expected to:
- Role model interpersonal, professional and leadership behaviours consistent with the WMQ core values of Integrity, Respect, Empowerment, Hope, Justice, Compassion and Innovation.
- Actively participate in WMQ performance development processes to meet organisational requirements and own career aspirations.
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 mmcgill@wmq.org.au
Why work with Wesley Mission Queensland
Working alongside people who love what they do Above Award pay Salary Packaging 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’. We are committed to EEO, OH&S, Ethical Practices and the principles of Cultural Diversity and are a preferred employer for older workers. Wesley Mission Queensland has been recognised as a GOLD Mental Health First Aid Skilled Workplace by Mental Health First Aid Australia for our strong commitment to embedding the Mental Health First Aid program into our organisation. 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 enhance remuneration.
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