Disability Support Worker – Complex Care, 24/7 Shifts

Nextt Group Pty Ltd; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 112,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 supported living environment

Consistent roster opportunities

Ability to select preferred roster

Job summary

Nextt is seeking experienced, compassionate Female Disability Support Workers to assist a female participant with complex support needs in her home in Christies Beach, SA.

Roles include morning and evening shifts with flexible rosters and mandatory travel to Kirrawee when required. Successful applicants will deliver person-centred care, medication assistance, epilepsy support and behaviour management in a safe home environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in behaviour support and managing challenging behaviours.
• Experience supporting individuals with epilepsy.
• Ability to complete accurate incident reports and maintain documentation.
• Experience with medication assistance.
• Manual handling experience.
• Experience with complex bowel care and catheter support.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred support to a participant with complex behaviours and support needs.
• Implement Behaviour Support Plans and follow appropriate behaviour management strategies.
• Support epilepsy management and respond appropriately to seizure activity.
• Follow authorised restrictive practices and relevant safety procedures.
• Provide medication assistance in accordance with care plans and organisational procedures.
• Assist with manual handling and mobility support.
• Provide complex bowel care and catheter support where required.
• Complete accurate incident reports and maintain detailed documentation.
• Maintain a safe, structured and supportive home environment.
• Build positive relationships while promoting independence, dignity and choice.

Skills

Behaviour support

Epilepsy care

Incident reporting

Medication assistance

Manual handling

Catheter support

Job description

Nextt is seeking experienced, compassionate Female Disability Support Workers to assist a female participant with complex support needs in her home in Christies Beach, SA.

Roles include morning and evening shifts with flexible rosters and mandatory travel to Kirrawee when required. Successful applicants will deliver person-centred care, medication assistance, epilepsy support and behaviour management in a safe home environment.