Description
Make a Real Difference Every Day 🌱Female Disability Support Worker – 1:1 Complex CareJoin Connecting Families and provide compassionate 1:1 support to a participant with complex medical and behavioural needs, including Huntington’s Disease and high falls risk. This is a rewarding opportunity to truly change lives while being supported by a caring and professional team.About UsConnecting Families is a leading Australian service provider supporting children, young people, and aged individuals through holistic, person-centred care. We are committed to promoting health, wellbeing, dignity, and independence.What we offer:Supportive and values-driven team cultureFlexible rosteringOngoing training and professional developmentCompetitive pay that reflects your skills and experienceAbout the RoleWe are seeking a Female Disability Support Worker to provide dedicated 1:1 care to a participant with complex medical and behavioural support needs. This role requires someone who is patient, calm, safety-focused, and experienced in complex care environments.Medical Conditions & Support Needs:Huntington’s DiseaseHigh falls riskSchizophreniaFaecal and urinary incontinenceMeal preparation and supervision in line with a modified diet and mealtime management planBehavioural Considerations:Occasional verbal aggressionRefusal of personal care or medication at timesSmoker requiring supervision due to risk of self-injuryKey Responsibilities:Personal Care & Medication Support: Assist with hygiene, continence care, and medication adherence using positive reinforcementMeal Preparation & Monitoring: Prepare meals according to dietary requirements and ensure safe mealtime practicesCompassionate 1:1 Support: Build trust and provide respectful, person-centred carePromoting Independence: Encourage autonomy and engagement in meaningful activitiesHealth Monitoring & Documentation: Observe, record, and report changes in physical or emotional wellbeingShift Availability: MUST BE ABLE TO DO ALEEPOVER SHIFT (2 PM – 6 AM ) Flexibility across shifts is highly regarded.About You:Compassionate, patient, and respectfulCalm and resilient when managing challenging behavioursExperienced in complex care and behavioural supportSafety-focused, especially around falls risk and smoking supervisionStrong communicator with a consistent and professional approachEssential Requirements:Certificate III or IV in Disability, Aged Care, or equivalentCurrent NDIS Worker Screening CheckCurrent Employee Working with Children CheckNational Police Check (or willingness to obtain)Valid Australian driver’s licenceReliable vehicle with comprehensive insuranceCurrent First Aid & CPR certificationProven experience supporting individuals with complex behaviours and disabilitiesHighly Desirable:Experience supporting individuals with Huntington’s Disease, high falls risk, and incontinence careReady to Make a Difference?If you’re passionate about empowering individuals and providing care with dignity and compassion, we’d love to hear from you.👉 Apply now and become part of the Connecting Families team — together, we create brighter futures, one step at a time.
Company Overview
The vision and purpose of Connecting Families is to bring communities together by helping create a better life for children, adults, families and communities.
