Disability Support Worker – Domestic Assistance & Companionship

Discover Nursing Australia; Black Springs; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Indemnity Insurance

Public Liability Insurance

Support from Registered Nurse

Job summary

Discover Nursing Australia invites applications for a friendly Disability Support Worker to provide 1:1 home-based support for a female participant in Black Springs, NSW. The role focuses on domestic assistance, meal prep, companionship and mobility support using a standing transfer turntable.

Shifts are two days per week, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, with days to be agreed. You should have relevant qualifications, checking requirements and a patient, respectful approach to support independence and

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Current National Police Check.
• Current First Aid Certificate.
• Current CPR certification.
• Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Module - Quality, Safety and You.
• Australian working rights.
• Australian Business Number (ABN) or willingness to obtain one.
• Relevant manual handling and transfer experience.
• Professional, reliable and participant-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Household cleaning and domestic assistance.
• Meal preparation in line with the participant’s preferences.
• Companionship, conversation and social engagement.
• Assistance with everyday household routines.
• Mobility and transfer assistance using the standing transfer turntable, as required and in accordance with the support plan.
• Encouraging independence, dignity and choice.
• Maintaining accurate progress notes and support documentation.

Skills

Manual handling

Transfers (standing turntable)

Companionship

Independent work

Communication

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

Job description

Disability Support Worker – Domestic Assistance & Companionship

Black Springs, NSW 2787 | 1:1 Support | 2 Days per Week | 10:00 am-1:00 pm

Are you friendly, reliable and passionate about helping people feel comfortable, supported and connected at home?

About Discover Nursing Australia

Discover Nursing Australia is a nurse-led disability support provider committed to empowering people living with disability to live with greater independence, dignity and choice.

We provide person-centred support tailored to each participant’s needs, preferences and goals.

Current Opportunity – Black Springs, NSW 2787

We are seeking a friendly, reliable and caring Disability Support Worker to provide consistent 1:1 support to a female participant with a physical disability and significantly limited mobility.

Support is required two days per week, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, with the days to be agreed with the participant.

The role primarily involves cleaning, meal preparation and companionship at home. The participant uses a standing transfer turntable to assist with transfers. Applicants should be confident supporting mobility and transfers in accordance with the participant’s assessed support needs, care plan and equipment instructions.

A good personality match and the ability to build a comfortable, respectful and consistent relationship are particularly important.

The Role:

• Household cleaning and domestic assistance.
• Meal preparation in line with the participant’s preferences.
• Companionship, conversation and social engagement.
• Assistance with everyday household routines.
• Mobility and transfer assistance using the participant’s standing transfer turntable, as required and in accordance with her support plan.
• Encouraging independence, dignity and choice.
• Maintaining accurate progress notes and support documentation.

About You:

We're looking for someone who is:

• Friendly, patient and easy to talk to.
• Reliable, punctual and available for consistent weekly shifts.
• Comfortable assisting with cleaning and meal preparation.
• Respectful of the participant’s home, privacy and preferences.
• Experienced in supporting people with physical disabilities and limited mobility.
• Competent in safe manual handling and transfer assistance, with a willingness to complete participant-specific training.
• Able to work independently and use appropriate initiative.
• Interested in developing a consistent working relationship with one participant.

Personality, reliability and a respectful approach are particularly important for this role.

What You'll Need:

Applicants must have, or be willing to obtain where applicable:

• Certificate III in Individual Support or an equivalent/relevant qualification.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Current National Police Check.
• Current First Aid Certificate.
• Current CPR certification.
• Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Module - Quality, Safety and You.
• Australian working rights.
• Australian Business Number (ABN) or willingness to obtain one.
• Relevant manual handling and transfer experience.
• A professional, reliable and participant-focused approach.

Why Contract With Us?

• Consistent 1:1 participant support for six hours per week.
• Competitive contractor rates.
• Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance provided.
• Support from our Registered Nurse and coordination team.
• Participant-specific support and guidance.
• Professional development opportunities.
• A supportive, experienced and responsive organisation.
• Opportunity to build a meaningful and consistent relationship with one participant.

Discover Nursing Australia

Supporting independence, dignity and connection.