At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide 1:1 complex support during active night shifts for a participant in Chatswood.
- Company: Discover Nursing Australia, dedicated to person-centred disability support.
- Benefits: Competitive rates, professional development, and support from a registered nurse.
- Other info: Opportunity to build a consistent working relationship with one participant.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in someone's life while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Certificate III in Individual Support and experience with complex disability supports.
The predicted salary is between 28.8 - 35.2 $ per hour.
- Disability Support Worker – Complex & High-Intensity Support
- Chatswood NSW 2067 | 1:1 Support | Active Night Shifts
Discover Nursing Australia is looking for experienced and reliable Disability Support Workers to provide 1:1 complex support to a participant in Chatswood.
This is an important role suited to a support worker who has experience with complex physical and high-intensity support needs and is confident working independently during active overnight shifts.
We are looking for workers who are calm, attentive and confident in emergency situations, with the ability to recognise changes in a participant's condition and respond promptly and appropriately.
The Role
The participant requires comprehensive support throughout the night, including personal care, enteral feeding, respiratory supports, seizure management and ongoing monitoring.
Active Night Shift
Your responsibilities may include
- Oral suctioning.
- PEG feeding and enteral nutrition support.
- Administration of medication via PEG in accordance with the participant's medication plan.
- Seizure monitoring and management.
- Following seizure and emergency management plans.
- Cough assist.
- Nebuliser support.
- Chest physiotherapy.
- Positioning and regular repositioning.
- Personal care and comfort support.
- Monitoring respiratory status and general wellbeing.
- Recognising and escalating changes in the participant's condition.
- Maintaining accurate support documentation and progress notes.
- Following clinical care plans and established protocols.
- Working collaboratively with the participant's family and clinical team.
Emergency Response
Being able to remain calm and organised during an emergency is essential for this role.
Workers must be confident in following the participant's individual emergency and clinical management plans, including:
- Recognising signs of deterioration or seizure activity.
- Responding promptly to changes in the participant's condition.
- Accessing and administering authorised emergency medication where required and in accordance with the participant's medication plan.
- Contacting 000 when clinically indicated.
- Communicating clear and accurate information to emergency services.
- Having relevant equipment, medication and information ready for emergency responders.
- Maintaining the safety of the participant and others while awaiting assistance.
About You
The right person will be
- Calm and confident under pressure.
- Highly observant and attentive.
- Reliable and punctual.
- Patient, respectful and compassionate.
- Experienced with complex disability supports.
- Comfortable working active overnight shifts.
- Able to follow detailed clinical and emergency management plans.
- Able to recognise when a situation requires escalation.
- Confident working independently and using appropriate initiative.
- Comfortable working closely with family members.
- Committed to providing consistent and safe 1:1 support.
Previous hands-on experience supporting a participant with PEG feeding, suctioning, seizures and respiratory supports will be highly regarded.
What You'll Need
- Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent relevant qualification.
- Previous experience providing complex or high-intensity disability support.
- NDIS Worker Screening Check.
- National Police Check.
- Current First Aid and CPR.
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module.
- Australian working rights.
- ABN or willingness to obtain one.
Why Work With Us?
- Consistent 1:1 participant support.
- Regular active night shifts.
- Competitive contractor rates.
- Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance provided.
- Support from our Registered Nurse and coordination team.
- Participant-specific training and clinical guidance.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Opportunity to further develop complex and high-intensity support skills.
- Supportive, experienced and responsive organisation.
- Opportunity to build a consistent working relationship with one participant.
- Discover Nursing Australia
Providing safe, skilled and person-centred disability support.
Disability Support Worker – Complex & High-Intensity Support in Sydney employer: Discover Nursing Australia
Discover Nursing Australia is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity for Registered Nurses to provide 1:1 high-intensity disability support in the beautiful setting of Wyelangta, VIC. With a strong focus on person-centred care, our supportive work culture fosters professional growth through ongoing development opportunities and flexible working arrangements, allowing you to make a meaningful impact in the community while utilising your clinical expertise.
Contact Details:
Discover Nursing Australia Recruitment Team
