Disability Support Specialist – Flexible Shifts

Lifestyle Solutions; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate based on SCHADS Award

Team based culture

Ongoing training & development

Job summary

Lifestyle Solutions is seeking a Disability Support Worker in Eastwood, NSW. You will support a customer to become more independent at home and in the community, including personal care and medication administration.

Responsibilities include mentoring, cooking and domestic skills coaching, and facilitating community participation. A driver’s licence and First Aid are required, with medical knowledge highly regarded, and NDIS screening is needed or willing to obtain.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly with clients and teams
• Willingness to work mornings/afternoons/evenings/weekends
• Comfort with personal care tasks and community access
• Valued medical knowledge and first aid awareness

Responsibilities

• Mentor clients to develop personal interests and independence
• Coach living skills like cooking and domestic tasks
• Administer medications and follow individual support plans
• Provide clear handover notes and complete incident reports
• Assist with personal care as required
• Support client engagement with community activities and programs
• Have experience with diabetes or PEG feeding is a plus
• Maintain calm, respectful interactions with clients and families

Skills

Communication skills

Flexible with shifts

Interpersonal skills

Driving

Education

Disability/Community Services qualification

Job description

Lifestyle Solutions is seeking a Disability Support Worker in Eastwood, NSW. You will support a customer to become more independent at home and in the community, including personal care and medication administration.

Responsibilities include mentoring, cooking and domestic skills coaching, and facilitating community participation. A driver’s licence and First Aid are required, with medical knowledge highly regarded, and NDIS screening is needed or willing to obtain.