Personal Support Worker Cairns Region Salary Packaging, retail benefits and more available Casual role on a fixed fortnightly roster Gain additional skills through training with our Registered Nurse team About the Role As a personal support worker, you will directly be supporting our clients who have acquired spinal cord injuries daily tasks in our clients’ homes. Assisting clients with transfers in and out of bed and wheelchairs, using hoists when required. Grooming, bathing, dressing and dental hygiene. Personal care, including toileting, bladder and bowel management. Basic wound care and self-medication. Domestic support such as meal preparation, light household duties and laundry. Community access such as driving to appointments and social activities Essential Skills and Qualifications Experience in disability or aged chare, whilst regarded, is not a requirement for the role - full training provided. A valid Driver's Licence and own reliable vehicle is required A smartphone device Hold, or willing to obtain, NDIS Workers Screening Card and Blue Card NDIS Workers Orientation Module Spinal Life Australia Benefits Provide comprehensive onboarding training, and ongoing training and development for our Personal Support Workers. Penalty rates for weekends, nights, and public holidays. Fixed rosters to support your work-life balance. Salary packaging arrangements that can increase your take-home pay. Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellbeing Program for staff and family members. The opportunity to make a real difference – in your team, organisation and clients’ lives. About Spinal Life Australia At Spinal Life Australia, we are focused on our mission of supporting people to live accessible, equitable and empowered lives. In operation for over 60 years, we provide you with the opportunity to make a real difference in someone’s life. Apply Now Apply today and become an integral part of our growing team. Please click the “Apply Now” button and submit your application, please include both a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the advertised role and why you want to join our team. For further information, please contact the Recruitment Team on 07 3435 3292 Spinal Life Australia is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disabilities to apply. We also actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for our positions. All applications will be assessed as they are received. Visit our website www.spinal.com.au for more information about what we do, our clients, and our staff.
