Female High Intensity Disability Support Worker-sleep Over

**Right at Home - Northern Rivers NSW**

Right at Home provides in-home disability support services, supporting people to live independently. We are currently looking for Disability Support Workers to join our Northern Rivers team. You can enjoy a flexible and balanced work life and support people in your community to live their best life possible.

The Disability Support Worker is responsible for implementing support services aimed at maximising the living, social and recreational skills of people with a disability. Community inclusion, independence, decision making, and personal choice should be promoted through these supports, with a focus on individual needs. All service delivery must be in line with the Policies and Procedures of Right at Home Care and the NDIS Framework.

We offer an opportunity for empathetic **Disability Support Workers** to assist individuals in reaching their full potential. We currently have Active sleep over shifts available two nights per week from 9.00pm-6.00am with the view to more shifts becoming available. Training provided.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Assist clients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Overnight support where the worker is required to be awake and available to provide support to the participant for more than two hours during the overnight period.
- Support administration of medications through Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG).
- Support nutrition and hydration through Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG).
- Support safe mobilisation and transfers.
- Support respiratory function and breathing using oral suction, assisted cough techniques, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy and nebulised medication.
- Support client with non-verbal communication, adapt to communication changes and ensure a supportive environment.
- Measure and document vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and oxygen saturation.
- Maintain accurate and objective documentation.
- Recognise signs and symptoms of deterioration and escalate concerns.

**What you will need**:

- Australian Federal Police Clearance
- CIII or CIV in Individual Support, Aged Care or Disability Services
- PEG feeding experience preferred however training provided
- Current CPR / First Aid Certificate
- NDIS Workers Screening Check and workers module
- Current Australian Driver’s Licence
- Valid Working Rights in Australia. (Passport, Birth Certificate etc)
- Reliable, registered and insured vehicle (comprehensive insurance is required)
- Smartphone with internet access.

**What we offer**:

- Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle.
- Varied work supporting a diverse range of customers.
- Ability to work independently.
- Training & development opportunities (including free access to our online learning tools & programs)
- Access to our free Employee Assistance Program.
- Staff recognition programs.
- Ongoing support and advice from experienced, friendly, local office staff.
- Award: SCHADS Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services

**Next steps**:
**How to apply**  

**Right at Home recognises the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to promoting fairness, equity and diversity in its workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.**

**Job Types**: Part-time, Casual

Pay: $37.52 - $60.30 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Referral program

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Public holidays
- Shift work
- Weekend availability

Work Location: Remote