Disability Support Specialist: Empower Independence & Care

Unidex Healthcare; Tamworth; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Unidex Healthcare is hiring a Disability Support Worker to provide high-quality, person-centred care in participants' homes and communities across New South Wales. You’ll support individuals with physical, intellectual, neurological and psychosocial disabilities, helping them achieve independence and goals outlined in their care plans.

Role involves personal care, domestic assistance, community access and documentation, with collaboration across multidisciplinary teams and strict adherence to

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Disability, Community Services or equivalent required.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance or willingness to obtain.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate.
• Current Australian Driver Licence and reliable, comprehensively insured vehicle required.
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate.
• Full Australian working rights.
• Availability to work a variety of shifts, incl. weekdays, evenings, weekends and overnight.
• Experience in disability support, aged care, community services, healthcare or related field.
• Experience with SCI/ABI/TBI or complex physical disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred support to participants with disabilities in home and community settings.
• Provide personal care, mobility, and daily living assistance according to care plans.
• Support independence and meaningful participation in home and community life.
• Complete progress notes and incident reports after every shift.
• Collaborate with families, nurses and allied health professionals for consistent care.
• Ensure compliance with NDIS Practice Standards, WHS and organisational policies.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Cert III/IV in Disability Support

Job description

Unidex Healthcare is hiring a Disability Support Worker to provide high-quality, person-centred care in participants' homes and communities across New South Wales. You’ll support individuals with physical, intellectual, neurological and psychosocial disabilities, helping them achieve independence and goals outlined in their care plans.

Role involves personal care, domestic assistance, community access and documentation, with collaboration across multidisciplinary teams and strict adherence to