ABOUT ABBACARE

At abbaCare, we are passionate about supporting NDIS Participants across Northern Queensland and beyond. We take pride in delivering person-centred, respectful, and holistic care that focuses on what individuals can do – not what they can’t.
Our mission is to empower Participants to achieve their goals, enhance their independence, and live a life full of hope, laughter, and possibility.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Experience working with individuals with disabilities or mental health conditions
• Comfortable supporting Participants with complex needs and behaviours
• Ability to communicate effectively with Participants, colleagues, and stakeholders
• Experience in active overnight shifts and manual handling tasks
• Strong mentoring and coaching abilities

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Lifestyle Facilitator (Support Worker), you will deliver tailored support services that promote independence and inclusion for people living with a disability. Your work will focus on building life skills across social, recreational, employment, and daily living activities.
You will play a vital role in encouraging community participation, personal choice, and meaningful engagement – always with a person-centred approach.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support Participants in achieving goals outlined in their NDIS Plans
• Promote positive behaviour and implement relevant support strategies
• Assist with personal care tasks such as showering, toileting, and dressing
• Perform manual handling (e.g., hoist transfers, use of wheelchairs)
• Facilitate social and community engagement
• Support household tasks like meal prep, tidying, and basic cleaning
• Work closely with Participants and their support networks
• Follow all abbaCare policies, procedures, and relevant industry standards