Disability Support Worker (female) - Highfields

Nextt-Group-Pty-Lt; Highfields; On-site; AUD 50,709 - 56,798; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ad hoc night shifts

Job summary

Nextt is seeking female Disability Support Workers to support two female clients in a shared home in Highfields, assisting with daily living and helping them achieve personal goals.

Ad hoc Active Night shifts available (11:00 pm – 9:00 am), with opportunities to pick up additional ad hoc day shifts as required. Pay rates vary by shift and day.

Qualifications

• Female Disability Support Worker required to support two female clients.
• NDIS/healthcare related certifications are required to work in this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities (personal care, grooming, showering, dressing).
• Provide bladder/continence support and postural management.
• Assist with medication and domestic duties.
• Support client engagement and community access where appropriate.

Skills

Manual handling

Personal care

Domestic duties

Education

First Aid and CPR (Current)

NDIS Worker Screening Check (Current)

Working with Children Check (Current)

Job description

Disability Support Worker (female) - Highfields

• $36.81 per hour (full rates in ad)
• Adhoc nights available with opportunity to pick up day shifts

• $36.81 per hour (full rates in ad)
• Adhoc nights available with opportunity to pick up day shifts

Nextt are seeking female Disability Support Workers to support two female clients in a shared home environment in Highfields, assisting them with daily living and helping them achieve their personal goals.

Ad hoc Active Night shifts available (11:00 pm – 9:00 am), with opportunities to pick up additional ad hoc day shifts as required

Client 1

Disabilities: Cerebral Palsy, Intellectual Disability, Epilepsy, Anxiety (non-verbal)

Supports required:

• Manual handling (hoist and sling transfers)
• Personal care (showering, grooming, dressing)
• Bladder incontinence support and toileting
• Postural management
• Medication assistance
• Domestic duties
• Full assistance with daily living

Client 2

Disabilities: Muscle weakness, Myotonia, reduced motor control, severe fatigue, respiratory weakness, Intellectual impairment

Supports required:

• Community access and social engagement
• Personal care (grooming, dressing)
• Domestic support
• Assistance with daily activities (meal preparation, routines, therapeutic engagement)

Pay Rates

SCHADS Award E3.1 Casual Rates (before tax)

• Base hourly rate:$36.81
• Afternoon shift (shift ends between 8pm and midnight, Monday to Friday):$40.49
• Active Night shift (Finishes after midnight or starts before 6am, Monday to Friday):$41.23
• Saturday:$51.54
• Sunday:$66.26
• Public holiday:$80.99

Your Certificates andLicenses

• NDIS Workers Screening Check (Current)
• Working with Children Check (Current)
• Australian Driver's License
• Comprehensive Insurance on Vehicle
• NDIS Orientation Module - Quality, Safety and You
• First Aid and CPR (Current)

All employees willbe requiredtocomply withmandatory directives as mandated within the relevant state or territory where they work.