Job Description

Are you ready to make a real impact and transform lives? As a Disability Support Worker with Connecting Families, you’ll empower young people with complex needs to achieve their dreams. Join our dedicated team and experience a fulfilling career!

About Connecting Families

Connecting Families is a leading service provider in Australia dedicated to creating life-changing opportunities for children, young people, and aged individuals. We ensure their health, wellbeing, and growth through holistic care, with a team committed to making a difference. Enjoy professional growth, a flexible schedule, and competitive pay rates that reflect your experience.

The client presents a range of complex health and behavioral conditions that require specialized support. Key aspects of the client’s condition include:

Behavioral Challenges:

• Giving threats and intimidation.
• Non-compliant behaviors, such as resisting support.
• Physical aggression and self-harm.
• Verbal aggression.

Health Conditions:

• Diagnosed with schizophrenia, antisocial personality disorder, PTSD, hypertension, and hyperthyroidism.
• Suffers from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
• Experienced a right MCA occlusion (stroke) in 2022, leading to acquired brain injury and VRE.
• Has a history of epilepsy and stroke.

The role involves implementing trauma-informed care strategies, de-escalating challenging situations, promoting medication compliance, and ensuring the client’s safety and wellbeing through compassionate and professional support.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and motivate the client for mobility exercises.
• Support healthy meal preparation and ensure adherence to a balanced menu.
• Assist with medication compliance and household tasks.
• Maintain a consistent sleep schedule and encourage calming activities.
• Engage in meaningful conversations and build rapport.
• Promote daily personal hygiene and reinforce its importance.
• Monitor bowel health and ensure medication compliance for constipation.
• Maintain accurate records to ensure high standards of care.

About You

• Compassionate Connector: Build meaningful relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Calm Under Pressure: Skillfully manage and de-escalate challenging situations.
• Focused on Outcomes: Commit to providing client-focused services that deliver positive results.
• Trauma-Sensitive: Understand the impact of trauma on behavior and adapt your approach accordingly.
• Experienced Professional: At least 2 years of experience in NDIS or aged care.
• Therapeutic Mindset: Apply therapeutic techniques to address challenging behaviors effectively.
• Flexible and Reliable: Ready to adapt to various shifts and provide consistent care.

Essential Requirements

• Nationally accredited Certificate III in Disability or higher in Disability or Community Services.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check and Employee Working with Children Check.
• Willingness to obtain a National Police Check.
• Valid Australian driver’s license with a reliable and comprehensively insured vehicle.
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate.
• Certification in Trauma-Informed Care (desirable).
• Must have high personal care experience and prior work in Aged Care.
• Must be willing to cover sleep shifts.

Job Location

Dubbo, New South Wales 2830, Australia

Shift Schedule

10-hour shifts, Monday to Friday (Weekdays)

Shift Assignment:

• Morning: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Afternoon/Night-Sleep: 6:00 PM – 10:00 AM

Pay Rate

Negotiable based on experience.

If you’re ready to embark on a rewarding career and become a valued member of a team that truly cares, Apply Now and join Connecting Families today! Together, we’ll create brighter futures, one step at a time.