Disability Support Worker

Accord Care; Morayfield; On-site; AUD 53,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + 12% superannuation

Job summary

Accord Care in Morayfield, QLD is seeking compassionate Disability Support Workers to provide SIL and In-Home Care with focus on Rett syndrome and mobility support. You will follow individual plans, PBSPs and maintain safety while promoting independence.

Roster includes 6:00 am–2:00 pm and 2:00 pm–10:00 pm with sleepover 10:00 pm–6:00 am. Essential qualifications include Cert III in IS, First Aid/CPR, and a current Australian driver’s licence.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent qualification.
• Experience supporting people with disability and mental-health conditions.
• Understanding of mealtime management plans and safe eating and drinking practices.
• Ability to follow Positive Behaviour Support Plans and individual support strategies.
• Experience with mobility difficulties, balance issues and falls risks.
• Good communication and observation skills, including recognizing non-verbal cues.
• Current open Australian driver’s licence.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates.
• Valid NDIS Worker Screening Check or willingness to obtain one.
• Availability to work the advertised roster including afternoon and sleepover shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support with personal care, grooming, dressing and daily living activities.
• Support a non-verbal participant with Rett syndrome, recognise and respond to communication cues.
• Follow mealtime management plans and ensure safe eating and drinking practices.
• Provide mobility assistance and supervision, considering balance and falls risks.
• Understand and implement Positive Behaviour Support Plans and individual strategies.
• Support participants with mental-health conditions and cognitive impairment.
• Assist with medication support per training and procedures.
• Help with household tasks, meals, shopping, appointments and community participation.
• Maintain progress notes, medication records and incident documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Non-verbal communication

Observation

Mobility support

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

First Aid & CPR certificates

Job description

About Accord Care

ACCORD CARE is trusted in the provision of person-centered disability support services to NDIS participants. We provide Supported Independent Living (SIL), In-Home Care, Community Participation, Short-Term Accommodation (STA) and Community Nursing.

Our team is committed to delivering safe, high-quality and individualized support that promotes independence, dignity, choice and community inclusion.

About the Role

We are seeking compassionate, reliable and experienced Disability Support Workers to join our team in Morayfield, QLD, providing Supported Independent Living (SIL) support to participants with mental-health conditions, cognitive impairment and mobility-related support needs.

The role includes supporting a participant with Rett syndrome, who is non-verbal and requires assistance with communication, mealtime management and daily activities. The participant is mobile but can be unsteady on their feet and requires appropriate supervision and mobility support to maintain safety.

Workers must be confident following individual support plans, understanding non-verbal communication and implementing prescribed mealtime management and Positive Behaviour Support strategies.

Available Shifts

The roster includes the following shifts:

• Morning: 6:00 am – 2:00 pm


• Afternoon + Sleepover: 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm, followed by a sleepover shift from 10:00 pm – 6:00 am the following morning.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide person-centered support with personal care, grooming, dressing and daily living activities.


• Support a non-verbal participant with Rett syndrome, recognising and responding to their communication cues and individual needs.


• Follow mealtime management plans and ensure safe eating and drinking practices.


• Provide appropriate mobility assistance and supervision, considering balance difficulties and falls risks.


• Understand and implement Positive Behaviour Support Plans (PBSPs) and follow individual support strategies.


• Support participants with mental-health conditions and cognitive impairment.


• Assist with medication support in accordance with training, authorisation and organisational procedures.


• Support household tasks, meal preparation, shopping, appointments and community participation.


• Maintain accurate progress notes, medication records and incident documentation.


• Promote participants' dignity, independence, choice and wellbeing.

Essential Requirements

• Certificate III in Individual Support or an equivalent relevant qualification.


• Previous experience supporting people with disability and mental-health conditions.


• Understanding of mealtime management plans and safe eating and drinking practices.


• Ability to follow Positive Behaviour Support Plans and individual support strategies.


• Experience supporting people with mobility difficulties, balance issues and falls risks.


• Good communication and observation skills, including the ability to recognise non-verbal communication.


• Current open Australian driver's licence.


• Current First Aid and CPR certificates.


• Valid NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willingness to obtain one.


• Availability to work the advertised roster, including the attached afternoon and sleepover shifts.

Experience supporting participants with Rett syndrome or similar complex support needs will be highly regarded.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay of up to $46.70 per hour + 12% superannuation.


• Participant-specific induction and training.


• Opportunities to develop skills in disability and mental-health support.


• A supportive team environment.


• Meaningful work where you can make a positive difference in people's lives.