Disability Support Worker

Marble Care Pty; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Marble Care Pty is dedicated to delivering personalised and responsive disability support services. The role involves providing one-on-one care, PEG feeding and complex support to clients in their own homes, under established care plans.

Applicants should have First Aid/ CPR, a valid Australian Driver's Licence, and NDIS/ WWCC checks. The position offers flexible hours including weekdays, evenings, weekends and overnights.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Individual Support (or equivalent experience).
• Current First Aid and CPR.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working With Children Check.
• Australian Driver's Licence, car and insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual support and direct care for people with disability.
• Prepare accurate incident reports, progress notes and shift handovers.
• Assist with domestic tasks and personal care.

Skills

PEG feeding

Enteral nutrition

Time management

Communication skills

Independent worker

Behavior management

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

First Aid & CPR certification

NDIS Worker Screening Check

Working With Children Check

Driver's Licence

Job description

Marble Care is here to make a difference in people's life through continuous and appropriate support and care. Marble Care is committed to deliver a highly personal, responsive, and client-focused service to people needing to access disability support services. This role involves providing individual support services and direct care for people with disability.

Key responsibilities

• Provide individual support services and direct care for people with disability
• Provide accurate and detailed incident reports, progress notes and shift handovers
• Support with domestic activities and assistance with personal care
• Manual handling including hoist transfers – manual, electric / assisted standing
• Medication assistance via PEG
• Respiratory support (suctioning, nebuliser, BiPAP overnight)
• Continence care (pads, hygiene, bowel management)
• Skin integrity & pressure care monitoring
• Oral sensorimotor therapy (Z-Vibe program)
• Hourly rate in line with the SCHADS awards
• Flexible hours and the opportunity to work with a diverse community of individuals and families
• Options to work weekdays, evenings, weekends and overnights

About you

• Experienced in PEG feeding and enteral nutrition support
• Ideally from a nursing, medical, allied health, or other clinical background
• Confident following clinical instructions, care plans, and established procedures
• Comfortable supporting complex or higher-care needs
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage time
• Experience with complex behavioral situations
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Certificate III or IV in Individual Support (or equivalent experience)
• Current First Aid and CPR
• NDIS Worker Screening Check, Working With Children Check, and current Australian Driver's Licence, car and insurance