Disability Support Worker - SIL & Rett Syndrome Care

Accord Care; Morayfield; On-site; AUD 53,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + 12% superannuation

Job summary

Accord Care in Morayfield, QLD is seeking compassionate Disability Support Workers to provide SIL and In-Home Care with focus on Rett syndrome and mobility support. You will follow individual plans, PBSPs and maintain safety while promoting independence.

Roster includes 6:00 am–2:00 pm and 2:00 pm–10:00 pm with sleepover 10:00 pm–6:00 am. Essential qualifications include Cert III in IS, First Aid/CPR, and a current Australian driver’s licence.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent qualification.
• Experience supporting people with disability and mental-health conditions.
• Understanding of mealtime management plans and safe eating and drinking practices.
• Ability to follow Positive Behaviour Support Plans and individual support strategies.
• Experience with mobility difficulties, balance issues and falls risks.
• Good communication and observation skills, including recognizing non-verbal cues.
• Current open Australian driver’s licence.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates.
• Valid NDIS Worker Screening Check or willingness to obtain one.
• Availability to work the advertised roster including afternoon and sleepover shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support with personal care, grooming, dressing and daily living activities.
• Support a non-verbal participant with Rett syndrome, recognise and respond to communication cues.
• Follow mealtime management plans and ensure safe eating and drinking practices.
• Provide mobility assistance and supervision, considering balance and falls risks.
• Understand and implement Positive Behaviour Support Plans and individual strategies.
• Support participants with mental-health conditions and cognitive impairment.
• Assist with medication support per training and procedures.
• Help with household tasks, meals, shopping, appointments and community participation.
• Maintain progress notes, medication records and incident documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Non-verbal communication

Observation

Mobility support

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

First Aid & CPR certificates

Job description

Accord Care in Morayfield, QLD is seeking compassionate Disability Support Workers to provide SIL and In-Home Care with focus on Rett syndrome and mobility support. You will follow individual plans, PBSPs and maintain safety while promoting independence.

Roster includes 6:00 am–2:00 pm and 2:00 pm–10:00 pm with sleepover 10:00 pm–6:00 am. Essential qualifications include Cert III in IS, First Aid/CPR, and a current Australian driver’s licence.