Disability Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Castle Hill, Australia Discover Nursing Australia Full time

**Disability Support Worker (High Care - Complex Needs | Pediatric Support)**

**Location**: Castle Hill, NSW 2154
**Engagement Type**: Contract (Sole Trader)
**Sector**: Disability Support | NDIS
**Organisation**: _Discover Nursing Australia Pty Ltd_

**About Us**

At _Discover Nursing Australia_, we pride ourselves on recruiting compassionate, skilled, and reliable **Disability Support Workers (DSWs)** who provide meaningful care and companionship to individuals living with disability. We aim to uphold the dignity, comfort, and independence of every participant we support-especially those with complex needs.

We provide tailored in-home support that empowers participants to live safely and as independently as possible, all while being supported in their familiar home environment.

**About the Opportunity**

We currently have a **specialised opportunity** for an experienced DSW to support a **young female participant (age 9)** living with **Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis Type 2 (CLN2)**. This is a rare, degenerative neurological condition that requires **high-level, attentive support**.

You will be providing **full assistance with daily living** alongside the participant’s loving and supportive mother, who remains present 24/7 to help guide and support the care routine.

This is a **contractual role -**you will operate as a **sole trader**, giving you greater flexibility, higher hourly pay, and autonomy in how you deliver your service.

**Support Requirements Include**:

- ** Seizure monitoring and management** (silent seizures common - must remain alert).
- ** PEG feeding management** (experience essential).
- ** Oral suctioning** as required.
- ** Continence care**, including regular incontinence aid changes.
- ** Full assistance with all activities of daily living** (personal hygiene, repositioning, etc.).
- ** Comfort and reassurance**, as she spends most of her day in a hospital bed.

**What We Offer**:

- Operate as a **sole trader** - full control over your hours.
- ** Higher hourly rate** - be paid for your skill and experience.
- 24/7 access to our clinical nurse mentors (based in Sydney).
- ** Professional indemnity and public liability insurance** provided.
- Take time off when needed - no rigid rosters. Admin support and guidance for those interested in growing their own business.
- Confident and competent with **complex clinical care tasks.**:

- Calm, compassionate, and **experienced working with children.**:

- Comfortable working in a team with the participant’s family.
- Vigilant and capable of **monitoring silent seizures.**

**Eligibility & Requirements**:

- ** Certificate III or IV in Individual Support (or equivalent).**:

- Must have experience in:

- PEG feeding.
- Seizure monitoring.
- Oral suctioning.
- Personal & continence care.
- ** Police Check** (within 3 years).
- ** Working With Children Check (WWCC).**:

- ** NDIS Worker Screening Check (NDISWC).**:

- Current **First Aid (within 3 years)** and **CPR (within 1 year).**:

- Completed **NDIS Worker Orientation Module**:
**How to Apply**

Help us make a meaningful difference
- support a brave young girl and her family with dignity, care, and compassion.

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