Disability Support Workers - Wadalba (Males)

Maxlife Care; Central Coast Council; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Buddy shifts with experienced Practs

Learning and development opportunities

Transition to Permanent Part Time

EAP and Wellbeing support via Sonder

Job summary

Maxlife Care is seeking Disability Support Workers for a male client in Wadalba, NSW. The role involves 24/7 SIL support, personal care, meal preparation and community access, with a focus on dignity and safety.

Candidates should have a Certificate III in Disability/ID Support (IV desirable) and experience with dementia or Alzheimer's. Male applicants only for client alignment and safety, with training and career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Disability/Individual Support or Ageing is required or equivalent.
• Certificate IV qualification is highly desirable.
• Experience supporting clients with dementia, Alzheimer's disease or brain injury is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including showering, dressing and grooming with dignity.
• Support daily routines, meal planning and gluten-free dietary needs.
• Assist with community access, outings and transportation.
• Administer medications as per care plan with clinical oversight.
• Document shift notes, care records and observations accurately.

Skills

Positive Behaviour Support

Trauma-informed care

Dementia care

Education

Certificate III in Disability / Individual Support / Ageing

Certificate IV (desirable)

Job description

Disability Support Workers - Wadalba (Males)

• Meaningful long-term role supporting client with early onset Alzheimer
• Consistent hours across day and active night roster planned 4 weeks in advance.
• Opportunity for mentorship and career progression into a Team Leader role.

Maxlife Care is a leading Doctor-led NDIS provider, delivering personalized and clinically robust care to participants with complex needs. We are driven by our shared purpose to provide the highest standard of quality social and clinical care, supporting our participants to live their lives to Max!

Our experienced team ensures our unique ability to support the most complex medical, social and aspirational needs. As a result, we are growing fast!

Our values are being and belonging, quality, integrity, innovation, empathy and diversity are at the heart of every decision we make as a team.

About the Client:

Our client is a gentleman in his late 50s living with early onset Alzheimer's disease and coeliac disease. Before his diagnosis, he was an active man who enjoyed the gym, church and the company of family. When supported by calm, familiar staff and a predictable routine, he can still be sociable and easy-going, enjoying simple conversation and time outdoors.

About the Role:

This is a male-only role. Being male is a genuine occupational requirement under Section 30 of the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth), given the nature of intimate personal care our client requires and the client's preferences and safety considerations documented in his care plan.

You will support our client across a 24/7 SIL model, working across morning routines, community access, meal preparation, evening supervision and active overnight shifts. You will work alongside a small, dedicated household team, guided by a Positive Behaviour Support Plan and supported by our clinical and rostering functions.

• Personal care including showering, dressing, grooming and continence support, delivered with dignity and warmth.
• Frequent verbal prompting and hands-on support to guide the client through daily routines.
• Medication administration in line with the care plan (clinical oversight provided).
• Meal planning, preparation and supervision, maintaining a strict gluten-free environment for coeliac safety.
• 1:1 community access, transport and social participation, with close supervision to manage disorientation and absconding risk.
• Active overnight supervision, including support with disrupted sleep and settling.
• Accurate documentation of shift notes, medication records, incidents and behavioural observations in line with NDIS Practice Standards.

About You

• Male applicants only, under Section 30 of the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth).
• Certificate III in Individual Support, Disability, Ageing, or a related qualification (Certificate IV highly desirable).
• Demonstrated experience supporting clients with dementia, Alzheimer's disease or acquired brain injury.
• Confidence with Positive Behaviour Support strategies and trauma-informed care.
• Physical presence, resilience and manual handling competence to manage occasional aggression during personal care safely and calmly.
• Coeliac awareness and strict gluten-free food handling.
• Calm, patient communication style - able to de-escalate without confrontation.
• Reliable, punctual, non-judgemental and committed to continuity for the client.
• Availability for a mix of day, evening and active overnight shifts.
• NSW Driver’s License (or similar) plus own car is desirable.

Our benefits:

• Flexible working environment
• Buddy shifts with experienced Disability Support Practitioners
• Learning and development opportunities
• Opportunities to transition into Permanent Part Time employment.
• Support & mentor people with Disabilities and make a difference
• Attractive and Competitive Pay Rates (SCHADS Award)
• Opportunities to move into permanent roles
• Partnership with Sonder for EAP and Wellbeing support.

All staff must be vaccinated against COVID-19.