Disability Support Worker

Advantage Healthcare Support; Ryde; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Competitive rates

Training and development

Job summary

Advantage Healthcare Support in Ryde NSW is seeking a compassionate Disability Support Worker to join our dedicated team on ongoing shifts. The role focuses on assisting an elderly male participant with complex needs, including mobility support and daily living tasks, while working closely with his family and care team.

This casual position offers flexible hours across mornings and evenings with competitive hourly rates and opportunities for skill development.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with acquired brain injury, stroke, or complex disability.
• Confident with hoist transfers, manual handling, and mobility support.
• Medication assistance experience.
• Ability to follow care plans and safety procedures.
• Strong communication skills and a compassionate approach.

Responsibilities

• Personal care, showering, dressing, and continence support.
• Safe transfers using hoist and mobility equipment.
• Meal preparation, feeding assistance, and medication support.
• Light household tasks and community access support.
• Monitoring wellbeing and maintaining accurate records.
• Build positive relationships with the participant and their support network.

Skills

Disability support

Manual handling

Hoist transfers

Medication assistance

Care plans

Communication

Job description

We are hiring a compassionate and reliable Disability Support Worker to join a dedicated support team in Ryde NSW 2112.

This opportunity is ideal for support workers seeking extra shifts to complement their existing schedule.

About The Role

• Caring for an elderly male participant living with an acquired brain injury following a stroke.
• Female carers only (to meet the participant's preference).

Essential Requirements

• Experience supporting people with acquired brain injury, stroke, or complex disability.
• Confident with hoist transfers, manual handling, and mobility support.
• Medication assistance experience.
• Ability to follow care plans and safety procedures.
• Strong communication skills and a compassionate approach.

Key Duties

• Personal care, showering, dressing, and continence support.
• Safe transfers using hoist and mobility equipment.
• Meal preparation, feeding assistance, and medication support.
• Light household tasks.
• Community access and social support.
• Monitoring wellbeing and maintaining accurate records.

About You

• Confident supporting people with complex physical disabilities.
• Experienced in manual handling and personal care.
• Calm, patient, and respectful.
• Reliable and committed to providing consistent support.
• Able to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with families and support teams.
• Passionate about promoting dignity, choice, and inclusion.

Shifts Available (Ongoing)

• Monday 7am - 11am
• Sunday 4pm - 8pm

Additional shifts may be available in the future, subject to needs and roster availability.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Disability Support Worker.
• Experience with manual handling, hoists and other high-care skills.
• Ability to provide personal care, domestic assistance, and social support.
• Proactive approach to supporting clients to achieve goals and maintain community connections.
• Strong English communication skills.
• Physically capable of supporting regular outings and activities.

What You'll Be Doing

• Providing support with domestic assistance and household tasks.
• Supporting community access and participation.
• Assisting the participant to maintain independence in their daily routine.
• Building positive relationships with the participant and their support network.
• Working collaboratively with family members and the broader care team.
• Providing practical support tailored to the participant’s individual needs.
• Following care plans and maintaining accurate documentation.

Compliance Requirements

• NDIS Workers Screening Check (Service NSW).
• Valid First Aid & CPR Certificate.
• Working with Children Check (WWCC).
• Preferably driving with a full Australian driver’s licence, own car with comprehensive car insurance.

About Us

At AHS Nursing Agency, we pride ourselves on our warm, inclusive culture. We support our staff like family — and extend the same care to our clients. With participants all across Sydney, we’re always on the lookout for people who are dependable, respectful, and genuinely passionate about care.

Why Work With Us

• Flexible hours to suit your lifestyle: mornings, afternoons, nights, and weekends available.
• Competitive rates.
• Friendly and supportive team environment.
• Training and development opportunities.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by one of our friendly HR team members for an online or face-to‑face interview.

This is a casual employment position offering an attractive hourly rate depending on experience and availability.