Disability Support, MND Client , Manual Handling, Immediate Start

Nurse Next Door; Nowra; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel paid per km

Paid training and development in MND

Supportive team and leadership

Job summary

Nurse Next Door Kiama is seeking experienced Disability Support Workers to provide high-quality, person-centred care for a client living with Motor Neurone Disease. You will deliver safe, home-based support, including mobility assistance and daily activities, with shifts across 7 days and travel paid per km from your home to the client’s address.

Join a supportive team and contribute to ongoing care improvements, with opportunities for training in MND care and a stable, long-term role for the

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support, Disability, or relevant experience.
• Experience with MND or complex neurological conditions (desirable).
• Confidence in manual handling, hoists, transfers and complex personal care.
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance + Orientation Module; National Police Check; Working With Children Check; First Aid and CPR.
• Driver’s licence, reliable vehicle and ability to travel locally.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred support to help the client live safely and with dignity at home.
• Support complex care needs, including bowel care and ongoing monitoring.
• Provide safe mobility support using hoists, slings and transfer equipment.
• Work within a highly supportive team and maintain documentation using AlayaCare and Google Workspace.
• Deliver care aligned with the client’s lifestyle and Happier Ageing philosophy.

Skills

Disability support

Communication

Reliability

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support, Disability, or relevant experience

Tools

AlayaCare

Google Workspace

Job description

Disability Support, MND Client , Manual Handling, Immediate Start

We are currently building a dedicated, experienced, high-performing support team for a client living with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) in the community.

If you are a reliable, experienced Support Worker who takes pride in delivering premium care, we want to meet you.

Immediate start available.

The Opportunity

We are providing 24/7 support in Worrowing Heights (30mins South of Nowra), with consistent shifts available across 7 days per week.

• Day Shift , 8:00am to 2:00pm
• Afternoon Shift , 2:00pm to 8:00pm/10pm

Client's care is progressing towards two-person assist, which will be introduced in future.

Travel is paid per km from your home address to the client's, each shift.

4-5 PERMENANT SHIFTS AVAILABLE FOR THE RIGHT CANDIDATE (30-35hrs)

This is a high-impact, relationship-based role, where you will build a genuine connection with one client and deliver the consistency that truly improves quality of life. Reliability is essential for this role.

What You Will Be Doing

You will provide high-quality, person-centred support, helping our client live safely, comfortably and with dignity at home.

• Supporting complex care needs, including bowel care and ongoing monitoring
• Providing safe, OT led mobility support using hoists, slings and transfer equipment
• Working within highly supportive team
• Maintaining accurate documentation using AlayaCare and Google Workspace
• Delivering care aligned with the client’s lifestyle and our Happier Ageing® philosophy

Who This Role Is Perfect For

You are an experienced Disability Support Worker who values consistency, accountability and high standards of care.

You are reliable, calm under pressure, and take pride in showing up and delivering exceptional care every shift.

You will thrive in this role if you bring,

• Certificate III in Individual Support, Disability, or relevant experience
• Experience with MND or complex neurological conditions (highly desirable)
• Confidence in manual handling, hoists, transfers and complex personal care
• Strong communication and a professional, coachable attitude
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance + Orientation Module
• National Police Check
• Working With Children Check
• First Aid and CPR Certificate
• Driver’s licence, reliable vehicle, and ability to travel locally

Why Join Nurse Next Door Kiama?

• Consistency , stable, ongoing shifts with one dedicated client
• Support , 24/7 access to our local team and nurse-led leadership
• Growth , paid training and development in MND care
• Culture , a workplace where you are genuinely valued
• Competitive Pay , aligned with SCHADS Award plus penalties

Most importantly, you will be part of a team that is Making Lives Better® every day.