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- Experience supporting people with disability, including high-intensity personal care and complex support needs.
- Experience with tasks like bowel care, wound monitoring, catheter management, medication support, and hydration.
- Ability to use hoists for transfers, conduct risk assessments, monitor for autonomic dysreflexia, and complete progress/
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About Us
Forward Ability Support is a not-for-profit organisation with 60 years history of providing key services to people with spinal cord injuries or similar related health conditions. We are driven to make a brighter and more positive future for our community by supporting people with spinal cord injuries to live their best life.
We’re currently looking for Disability Support Workers to assist a client in their home in the Burraneer area with high-intensity personal care and complex support needs.
Why work with us?
- Paid 3-day induction & training with a Registered Nurse
- Buddy shifts with experienced staff
- 24/7 Rostering Team and Registered Nurse support
- Ongoing clinical training and professional development
- Opportunity to transition from casual to permanent part-time employment
- SCHADS Award Level 2 pay (Pay Point 1-2 based on experience)
- Join a supportive, values-driven not-for-profit making a genuine difference every day
You will assist with daily tasks, such as:
- Personal Care: Showering, dressing, grooming and other personal care activities.
- Bowel Care: Supporting the client’s established bowel routine.
- Wound Monitoring: Monitoring the client’s skin and existing wounds, identifying any deterioration, changes or new wounds, and promptly reporting and escalating concerns in accordance with the client’s care plan.
- Catheter Management: Assisting with catheter care, including techniques to promote fluid movement through the catheter and into the leg bag.
- Medical Support: Assisting with medication administration and prescribed medical support, including bowel irrigation.
- Hydration Support: Assisting the client to maintain adequate hydration to support bladder health and help reduce the risk of bacterial growth.
- Mobility and Transfers: Using a hoist to safely transfer the client between relevant surfaces and equipment.
- Domestic Assistance: Cleaning relevant areas and equipment and maintaining a clean and safe environment.
- Shopping: Assisting with grocery and other shopping as required.
- Record Keeping: Completing accurate progress notes, documenting care provided, reporting incidents and escalating any concerns appropriately.
Available shifts:
- Monday: 4pm to 8pm
- Tuesday: 3pm to 8pm
- Wednesday: 3pm to 8pm
- Sunday: 6am to 8pm
Important things you should know about the role:
- We’re looking for Casuals with the intention to convert to Permanent.
- All new starters undertake 3 days Induction program in Lidcombe.
- We’re conducting in-person, face-to-face interviews in our Newington office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. You must be available to attend the in-person interview.
To join our team, you’ll need:
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)
- National Police Check
- First Aid & CPR Certificate
- Driver’s licence and access to a vehicle
- Strong English communication skills
- Prior work reference
- Compassion, reliability and a positive attitude
Is this the opportunity you’ve been looking for?… APPLY NOW!
Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Forward Ability Support is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Successful applicants will be required to consent to a pre-employment health assessment, reference checks and an NDIS Worker Screening Check.
