Job Description

Disability Support Workers – Zillmere

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Location: Zillmere, Brisbane QLD
n Employment type: Casual
n Shifts: Morning, afternoon with sleepover shifts
n Positions available: Multiple

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About ACCORD CARE

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ACCORD CARE is a trusted provider of person-centred disability support services to NDIS participants. We deliver Supported Independent Living (SIL), in-home care, community participation, short-term accommodation, and community nursing.

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We are committed to delivering structured and consistent support through explicit care planning, evidence-informed clinical guidance, and highly trained teams working in high-responsibility environments. Our focus is on providing safe, person-centred care that promotes dignity, independence, and the highest standard of support for every participant.

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About the Role

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We are urgently seeking experienced and compassionate Disability Support Workers to join a Supported Independent Living household in Zillmere.

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You will support two participants with different health and daily living needs, including muscular dystrophy, sleep apnoea, heart-related conditions, diabetes requiring insulin management, pancreatitis and communication difficulties.

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This role requires workers who are confident providing personal care, medication assistance, diabetes support and safe manual handling. Morning, afternoon and sleepover shifts are available.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Provide respectful assistance with personal care and daily living activities.
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- Support safe transfers and mobility using a Sara Stedy transfer aid.
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- Assist with diabetes management and insulin administration in accordance with relevant training and care plans.
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- Provide medication assistance safely and accurately.
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- Monitor participants' health and wellbeing and promptly escalate concerns.
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- Follow individual care plans, clinical guidance and risk-management strategies.
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- Complete accurate progress notes, medication records and incident reports.
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- Support participants to maintain their dignity, independence and personal choices.
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- Maintain a safe, clean and comfortable home environment.
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- Communicate effectively with participants, colleagues and the wider support team.
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Essential Requirements

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- Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Disability, Ageing or a related qualification.
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- Previous experience supporting people with complex health or physical support needs.
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- Current diabetes and insulin-management training, or willingness to complete it before undertaking relevant duties.
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- Current medication-assistance training.
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- Current manual-handling training and confidence using transfer equipment such as a Sara Stedy.
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- Experience providing personal care.
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- Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.
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- Current First Aid and CPR certificates.
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- Current Australian working rights.
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- Availability for a combination of morning, afternoon and sleepover shifts.
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- Strong communication, documentation and teamwork skills.
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- A reliable, calm and person-centred approach.
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A current driver's licence and access to reliable transport will be highly regarded.

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What We Offer

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- Competitive pay rates of up to $46.70 per hour.
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- 12% superannuation.
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- Structured onboarding and role-specific training.
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- Clear care plans and evidence-informed clinical guidance.
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- Ongoing support from an experienced coordination and clinical team.
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- A supportive and professional workplace.
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- Opportunities for ongoing shifts and career development.
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- Meaningful work supporting participants to live safely and independently.
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How to Apply

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Please submit your current résumé outlining your relevant experience, qualifications, availability and confidence supporting participants with complex health and personal-care needs.

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📌 Disability Support Workers - Zillmere (Queensland)
🏢 Accord Care Qld Pty
📍 Queensland