Female Disability Support Worker | Whitebridge
Complex care experience | Regular two-week roster | Additional shifts available
Nextt is seeking experienced and reliable
FEMALE Disability Support Workers
to provide ongoing support to a female participant living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
Due to the intimate personal care requirements of the role and the participant's preference, this position is open to female applicants only.
This role would suit someone who is confident providing complex personal care, has a positive attitude and enjoys sharing a valuable sense of humour with the person they support.
About the Role
You will work alongside another Support Worker during scheduled shifts to provide respectful, person-centred care while supporting the participant's comfort, dignity, independence and daily routine.
Support may include:
Personal care
Hoist transfers and manual handling
Catheter care
Bowel care
Skin integrity checks
Assistance with passive exercises
Community access using a disability taxi
Inactive sleepovers, as requested
Supporting the participant with daily routines and personal goals
Shift Times
Applicants must be available to work
at least one weekend per fortnight
.
Week 1:
Monday:
6:30pm–8:30pm
Tuesday:
11:30am–1:30pm and 6:30pm–8:30pm
Wednesday:
6:30pm–8:30pm
Thursday:
6:30pm–8:30pm
Friday:
11:30am–1:30pm and 6:30pm–8:30pm
Saturday:
6:30am–9:00am, 11:30am–1:30pm and 6:30pm–8:30pm
Sunday:
6:30am–9:00am and 6:30pm–8:30pm
Week 2:
Monday:
6:30pm–8:30pm
Tuesday:
11:30am–1:30pm and 6:30pm–8:30pm
Wednesday:
6:30pm–8:30pm
Thursday:
6:30pm–8:30pm
Friday:
6:30am–9:00am and 6:30pm–8:30pm
Saturday:
6:30am–9:00am, 11:30am–1:30pm and 6:30pm–8:30pm
Sunday:
6:30am–9:00am, 11:30am–1:30pm and 6:30pm–8:30pm
There may also be opportunities to pick up additional community access, sleepover and relief shifts.
Applicants do not need to be available for every shift. Please clearly outline the days and times you can commit to on an ongoing basis.
Experience supporting someone with Multiple Sclerosis, spinal cord injury or complex physical support needs will be highly regarded.
Requirements
Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
Current Working With Children Check
Current First Aid and CPR certificates
NDIS Orientation Module – Quality, Safety and You
Relevant complex care and manual handling experience
Current Australian Driver's Licence
Reliable transport
Pay Rates
E3.1 (Casual in home and SIL)
SCHADS Award E3.1 Casual Rates (before tax):
Base hourly rate: $*****
Afternoon shift (shift ends between 8pm and midnight, Monday to Friday): $*****
Active Night shift (Finishes after midnight or starts before 6am, Monday to Friday) $*****
Saturday: $*****
Sunday: $*****
Public holiday: $*****
At Nextt, support work is about more than completing tasks. It is about trust, dignity, connection and helping people live life on their terms.
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