Disability Support Worker

Western Health Care Group; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Ongoing learning and careerdevelopment

Friendly, inclusive workplace culture

Opportunity to positively impact lives

Job summary

Western Health Care Group in Western Australia is seeking dedicated Disability Support Workers to join our team, delivering person-centred support to participants with complex needs. You will assist with daily living, personal care, medication assistance, and community participation, following individual care plans and maintaining accurate documentation.

We offer flexible hours, ongoing training, a friendly inclusive culture, and the chance to positively impact the lives of people living with

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in related field.
• 1+ years' experience in disability/support.
• Experience with complex medical/behavioural needs.
• First Aid and CPR certification.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Working With Children Check where applicable.
• Driver's licence and reliable vehicle preferred.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate, person-centred support tailored to each participant's needs.
• Assist with personal care, mobility, and daily living tasks.
• Support participants in accessing the community and social activities.
• Implement behaviour support strategies and follow care plans.
• Assist with medication administration and complex care tasks as required.
• Collaborate with families, coordinators, and healthcare professionals to ensure quality care outcomes.
• Maintain progress notes, incident reports, and client documentation.
• Promote participant independence, safety, and wellbeing at all times.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Disability or Aged Care

Job description

About the Role

We are currently seeking dedicated and experienced Disability Support Workers to join our team in providing high-quality care to participants with complex support needs. This role focuses on delivering person-centred support that promotes independence, dignity, wellbeing, and community inclusion.

The successful candidate will assist participants with daily living activities, personal care, behavioural support, medication assistance, and other complex care requirements in accordance with individual care plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate and person-centred support tailored to each participant's individual needs.
• Assist with personal care, mobility assistance, and daily living tasks.
• Support participants in accessing the community and engaging in social activities.
• Implement behaviour support strategies and follow individual support plans.
• Assist with medication administration and complex care tasks where required.
• Work collaboratively with families, coordinators, and healthcare professionals to ensure quality care outcomes.
• Maintain accurate progress notes, incident reports, and client documentation.
• Promote participant independence, safety, and emotional wellbeing at all times.

Requirements

• Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Disability, Aged Care, or a related qualification.
• Minimum of 1 years' relevant industry experience.
• Previous experience supporting participants with complex medical and behavioural needs.
• Knowledge or experience in manual handling, PEG feeding, tracheostomy care, or other high-intensity support tasks is highly regarded.
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Working With Children Check (where applicable).
• Current driver's licence and reliable vehicle preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

Why Join Our Team?

• Attractive pay rates with flexible working arrangements.
• Ongoing learning, training, and career development opportunities.
• Friendly, supportive, and inclusive workplace culture.
• Opportunity to positively impact the lives of people living with disability.