Community Disability Support Worker / Complex Program (Lynbrook)

Absolute Care and Health; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Absolute Care & Health in Lynbrook is seeking a dedicated Community Disability Support Worker to provide in-home care for a client with complex needs. You will help with personal care, companionship, and safe community access to support independent living.

The role involves working with a female participant with an Acquired Brain Injury and Spinal Cord Injury, assessing risks, using medical equipment such as PEG pumps and suction devices, and maintaining accurate daily records.

Qualifications

• Cert 4 in Disability (DSW) required.
• Valid work rights in Australia.
• Current National Police Check.
• Employee Working with Children Check.
• NDIS Workers Clearance Check.
• Full Australian Drivers Licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home disability support including personal care and companion care.
• Support client to achieve goals in their NDIS plan.
• Assist with community access and transport.
• Operate specialised medical equipment and monitor health.
• Maintain accurate daily records and report incidents or changes.
• Adapt care approaches based on participant needs.

Education

Cert 4 in Disability (DSW)

Job description

Community Disability Support Worker / Complex Program (Lynbrook)

Absolute Care & Health (Absolute) works to revolutionise the way in care and support is provided to people in their home. We believe people are happiest in their home and we strive to assist people to stay in their home by providing the support and care they need to live as independently as possible. The Disability Support worker primarily supports Absolutes NDIS Participants to achieve their goals as set out within their NDIS plan. This also includes the provision of personal care, companion care, and community access.

We are currently recruiting for Female only expereinced Disability Support Staff to provide in-home care services for a client in LYNBROOK.

Supporting a complex female participant with an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and Spinal Cord Injury.

Ability to assess, anticipate, and respond to potential risks effectively.
Competence in using specialised medical equipment, including PEG pumps, ventilators, and suction devices, Complex bowel care.

Maintaining accurate daily records and promptly reporting any incidents or changes in the participant’s condition.

Must be engaging, responsive to feedback, and able to adapt care approaches according to participant needs.

Essential for the role:

• Cert 4 in Disability (DSW)
• Valid work rights in Australia
• Current National Police Check
• Employee Working with Children Check
• NDIS Workers Clearance Check
• Full Australian Drivers License

This role is an opportunity to join a progressive organisation that thrives on making a real difference within the rewarding industry of Disability Support. We believe in investing in our people and providing motivating and fulfilling opportunities for all our team.