Disability Support Worker
Multiple Positions)
Target Business ServiceLocations: Cleveland, QLD 4163.
Salary: $74,000 plus 11.5% superannuation
Our client Complete Nursing and Care (QLD) Pty Ltd is a registered NDIS provider dedicated to delivering personalized, holistic, and compassionate disability support services across multiple locations in Australia. Complete Nursing and Care’s mission is to empower participants to achieve their goals and enhance their lifestyles while maintaining dignity and independence.
Complete Nursing and Care offers a comprehensive range of services, including in-home support, complex personal care, community engagement, life skills development, and respite services.
Complete Nursing and Care are seeking dedicated and experienced Disability Support Workers to provide essential care for a participant with high-complex needs. This is a full-time, permanent position for someone who can commit to supporting the participants on an ongoing basis.
Qualifications and Requirements:- Experience working with high-complexity participants in disability care (minimum 2 years).
- A minimum of a Diploma in Disability Care or a similar industry qualification.
- Strong understanding of personal care, seizure management, and incontinence care.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
- Compassionate, patient, and committed to providing high-quality care.
- Personal Care and Assistance
- Assist with morning routines, including getting the participant out of bed, changing from pajamas to clothes, and preparing for the day.
- Prepare and serve meals, ensuring all dietary requirements are met.
- Provide assisted walking to the breakfast table and other areas of the home as needed.
- Toileting and Hygiene Support
- Assist with changing incontinence pads as required.
- Provide showering assistance, particularly in cases of bowel movements.
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene by washing dishes and making the participant’s bed.
- Seizure Management
- Monitor for seizures and provide appropriate care, including staying calm and reassuring the participant during mild seizures.
- Ensure the participant’s safety during severe seizures by preventing falls and maintaining calm communication.
- Understand that seizures lasting between 4 to 10 minutes are typical for the participant, with an ambulance required only for prolonged or continuous seizures.
- General Support
- Set up and maintain the participant’s recliner for comfort throughout the day.
- Support participation in daily activities, including watching TV and other leisure pursuits.
- Follow a structured routine while remaining adaptable to the participant’s changing needs.
- Communication and Reporting
- Maintain open communication with the participant’s family and healthcare providers.
- Promptly report any changes in the participant’s condition or care requirements.
This role is an opportunity to make a significant and positive impact in the life of someone with complex needs. If you have the required experience and qualifications and are looking for a long-term role, we encourage you to apply.
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume to recruitment@targetbusiness.com.au. Please note only short listed candidates will be contacted and your application will be treated as strictly confidential.
Complete Nursing & Care is an equal opportunity employer and celebrates diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees