Disability Support Worker

4 days ago

Brisbane, Australia Complete Nursing & Home Care QLD Full time

_**Complete Nursing and Home Care QLD**_

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Personal Care and Assistance**:

- Assist with morning routines, including getting the participant out of bed, changing from pajamas to clothes, and preparing for the day.
- Prepare and serve meals, ensuring all dietary requirements are met.
- Provide assisted walking to the breakfast table and other areas of the home as needed.
- **Toileting and Hygiene Support**:

- Assist with changing incontinence pads as required.
- Provide showering assistance, particularly in cases of bowel movements.
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene by washing dishes and making the participant’s bed.
- **Seizure Management**:

- Monitor for seizures and provide appropriate care, including staying calm and reassuring the participant during mild seizures.
- Ensure the participant’s safety during severe seizures by preventing falls and maintaining calm communication.
- Understand that seizures lasting between 4 to 10 minutes are typical for the participant, with an ambulance required only for prolonged or continuous seizures.
- **General Support**:

- Set up and maintain the participant’s recliner for comfort throughout the day.
- Support participation in daily activities
- Follow a structured routine while remaining adaptable to the participant’s changing needs.
- **Communication and Reporting**:

- Maintain open communication with the participant’s family and healthcare providers.
- Promptly report any changes in the participant’s condition or care requirements.

**Qualifications and Requirements**:

- Experience working with high-complexity participants in disability care (minimum 2 years).
- A minimum of a Cert 3 in Disability Care or a similar industry qualification.
- Strong understanding of personal care, seizure management, and incontinence care.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
- Compassionate, patient, and committed to providing high-quality care.
- Current First Aid and CPR Certificate
- National Police Check
- Valid Working with Children Check
- NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
- Valid Australian work rights
- Open Driver's License, reliable car & insurance

**Benefits and Perks**
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Working with diverse people
- Variety of work settings
- Above award pay rates
- Social Team Events

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $33.26 - $35.46 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Professional development assistance

Schedule:

- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Public holidays
- Weekend availability

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (required)
- Working with Children Check (required)
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (required)
- National Police Certificate (required)
- Driver Licence (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person

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