Dual Contract: Disability Support Worker and Registered Nurse

At The Companion Group, we believe disability support workers are the heart and soul of our service. We are passionate about helping people with disability feel connected, independent, and part of their community — and we are looking for caring, motivated individuals to join our team.

About the role

We are seeking a Registered Nurse who is also open to completing Disability Support Worker Shifts to join The Companion Group. If you are not a registered nurse and wish to join us as just a Disability Support Worker, please apply using our other job ad.

This is a casual position that offers flexibility; successful candidates will work with NDIS clients in their home or work from home for nursing administrative duties. Working across both discipline areas, you will play a vital role in delivering holistic, high-quality care that meets both the practical support needs and clinical requirements of our service users.

Key responsibilities

As a Disability Support Worker, you will:

- Assisting participants with daily living tasks including showering, dressing, and meals
- Supporting participants with community activities such as shopping, appointments, and exercise
- Implementing behavioural, speech therapy, and occupational therapy strategies under specialist direction
- Monitoring and reporting on participant wellbeing and goals




- Completing rostering and administrative tasks via our digital platforms

as a Registered Nurse, you will:

- Meet with participants, and their medical care team to assess clinical need and determine the scope of high intensity supports required.
- Develop comprehensive, individualised care plans that document each participant's needs, goals, risk factors, and the specific strategies staff must follow.
- Ensure all care plans comply with the NDIS Practice Standards and TCG policies
- Translate clinical recommendations from GPs and allied health professionals into explicit, actionable guidance for support staff.

What we're looking for

Essential qualifications and experience:

- Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse
- Demonstrated experience working with people with disability
- Demonstrated competency across the high intensity support areas:
- Enteral feeding
- Dysphagia management
- Tracheostomy care
- Urinary catheter management
- Current First Aid certificate
- Victorian driver's licence and registered car with insurance
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Working with Children Check
- NDIS Orientation Module (or willingness to complete before starting)

What we offer

Benefits include:

- Supportive team culture
- Flexible casual hours
- Staff events

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