Disability Support Worker

seek.com.au; North Lakes; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

seek.com.au on Brisbane Northside is seeking a friendly, reliable Disability Support Worker to support a young woman with purely physical disabilities. This is a stable, long‑term role with consistent shifts and a supportive environment.

You will provide high‑quality daily living support including personal care, PEG feeding, mobility and on‑campus assistance, with training provided. Rosters are built around university commitments for students.

Qualifications

• Must be female due to client care needs.
• Friendly, reliable and motivated to support daily living.
• Comfortable with high‑care duties and manual handling.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and toileting assistance.
• Assist with PEG feeding and breathing support (training provided).
• Accompany the client to university and provide on‑campus support.
• Drive the client when required and attend appointments.
• Support independence, safety and daily routines.

Skills

Female

Friendly demeanor

Reliable & motivated

Job description

Ideal for Nursing, Paramedicine, Allied Health Students (Brisbane Northside)

Private Employer | High‑Care Role | $60.00–$90/hr | Flexible Rostering

We are seeking a friendly, reliable, motivated female Disability Support Worker to support a young woman (20 years old) with purely physical disabilities. This is a rewarding one‑on‑one role in a safe, fun, and supportive environment, ideal for Health-related Students.

About the Role

You will provide high‑quality assisted daily living support, including:

• Personal care and toileting
• PEG feeding, bi-pap breathing support and manual handling (training given)
• Accompanying the client to university and providing on‑campus support
• Driving the client when required (vehicle provided)
• Attending hospital, physiotherapy and other allied health appointments
• Supporting independence, safety, and daily routines

This is not agency work — it is a stable, long‑term role with consistent shifts and a positive workplace culture.

Why This Role Suits Nursing Students & Nurses

Many nursing students and nurses have worked in this role previously and have:

Stayed long‑term due to the supportive environment

Gained high‑care experience directly relevant to pracs and future nursing roles

Built confidence in communication, manual handling, and personal care

Found the role extremely beneficial for developing clinical readiness

You will be able to apply and strengthen your practical nursing skills every shift.

Flexible Rostering

We understand the demands of nursing degrees. Rosters are built around university semesters, exam periods, and mandatory clinical placements.

Day Shifts: 7am–7pm

Night Shifts: 7pm–7am

Perfect for students needing predictable, supportive scheduling.

Pay Rates are highly competitive reflecting the skill level and responsibility of the role. Rates vary from weekday to weekend.

About You

To be successful, you must be:

• Female
• Friendly, reliable, and motivated
• Comfortable with high‑care duties
• Capable of lifting and careful manual handling
• Professional, respectful, and able to work independently

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