DSW - Manly

Location: Manly, NSW

Employment Type: Casual / Part-Time (with potential for ongoing regular shifts)

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate, reliable, and experienced Disability Support Worker to provide 1:1 support to a female participant living in Manly.

This role involves providing high-level personal care and daily living support to a participant with complex physical support needs. The successful candidate will play a vital role in promoting the participant's safety, dignity, independence, and quality of life.

Participant Support Requirements

The participant:

• Is a quadriplegic
• Uses a wheelchair for mobility
• Requires 1:1 support at all times
• Requires full assistance with all activities of daily living (ADLs)
• Must not be left unattended during personal care activities
• Requires close monitoring and ongoing support throughout shifts

Key Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive personal care support
• Assisting with showering, dressing, grooming, and personal hygiene
• Supporting toileting and continence care
• Assisting with transfers using appropriate manual handling techniques and equipment
• Preparing and assisting with meals and hydration
• Providing medication assistance in accordance with care plans and organisational policies
• Supporting community access and participation where required
• Maintaining accurate progress notes and incident reporting
• Following individual support plans and risk management strategies
• Ensuring the participant's safety, dignity, privacy, and wellbeing at all times

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience supporting participants with high physical support needs
• Experience providing personal care, including toileting and showering assistance
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Current First Aid and CPR Certification
• Valid Australian Driver Licence & reliable vehicle
• Native Madarine speaker prefered.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Experience supporting individuals with spinal cord injuries, quadriplegia, or complex physical disabilities
• Experience with manual handling equipment and transfers
• Medication competency training
• Relevant qualifications in Disability Support, Individual Support, Aged Care, Nursing, or related fields

Diversity & Inclusion

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds who meet the requirements of the role. Applicants with multilingual skills, experience working in multicultural environments, and a strong understanding of culturally responsive support are encouraged to apply.

If you're interested, please apply now.