Disability Support Worker
- Provide person-centred personal care and daily living support to participants with complex needs.
- Assist with community access, behaviour support, medication, mobility and complex care tasks in line with individual plans.
- Maintain accurate records and work with families and health professionals to promote participant safety, independence and wellbeing.
About the Role
We are currently seeking dedicated and experienced Disability Support Workers to join our team in providing high-quality care to participants with complex support needs. This role focuses on delivering person-centred support that promotes independence, dignity, wellbeing, and community inclusion.
The successful candidate will assist participants with daily living activities, personal care, behavioural support, medication assistance, and other complex care requirements in accordance with individual care plans.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver compassionate and person-centred support tailored to each participant’s individual needs.
- Assist with personal care, mobility assistance, and daily living tasks.
- Support participants in accessing the community and engaging in social activities.
- Implement behaviour support strategies and follow individual support plans.
- Assist with medication administration and complex care tasks where required.
- Work collaboratively with families, coordinators, and healthcare professionals to ensure quality care outcomes.
- Maintain accurate progress notes, incident reports, and client documentation.
- Promote participant independence, safety, and emotional wellbeing at all times.
Requirements
- Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Disability, Aged Care, or a related qualification.
- Minimum of 1 years’ relevant industry experience.
- Previous experience supporting participants with complex medical and behavioural needs.
- Knowledge or experience in manual handling, PEG feeding, tracheostomy care, or other high-intensity support tasks is highly regarded.
- Current First Aid and CPR Certificate.
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check.
- Working With Children Check (where applicable).
- Current driver’s licence and reliable vehicle preferred.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
Why Join Our Team?
- Attractive pay rates with flexible working arrangements.
- Ongoing learning, training, and career development opportunities.
- Friendly, supportive, and inclusive workplace culture.
- Opportunity to positively impact the lives of people living with disability.
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