Job Description
Disability Support Worker – Complex & High-Intensity Support
n
Chatswood NSW **** | 1:1 Support | Active Night Shifts
n
Discover Nursing Australia is looking for experienced and reliable Disability Support Workers to provide 1:1 complex support to a participant in Chatswood.
n
This is an important role suited to a support worker who has experience with complex physical and high-intensity support needs and is confident working independently during active overnight shifts.
n
We are looking for workers who are calm, attentive and confident in emergency situations, with the ability to recognise changes in a participant's condition and respond promptly and appropriately.
n
The Role
n
The participant requires comprehensive support throughout the night, including personal care, enteral feeding, respiratory supports, seizure management and ongoing monitoring.
n
Active Night Shift:
n
5:45 pm – 6:30 am
n
Your responsibilities may include:
n
n
Oral suctioning.
n
PEG feeding and enteral nutrition support.
n
Administration of medication via PEG in accordance with the participant's medication plan.
n
Seizure monitoring and management.
n
Following seizure and emergency management plans.
n
Cough assist.
n
Nebuliser support.
n
Chest physiotherapy.
n
Positioning and regular repositioning.
n
Personal care and comfort support.
n
Monitoring respiratory status and general wellbeing.
n
Recognising and escalating changes in the participant's condition.
n
Maintaining accurate support documentation and progress notes.
n




Following clinical care plans and established protocols.
n
Working collaboratively with the participant's family and clinical team.
n
n
Emergency Response:
n
Being able to remain calm and organised during an emergency is essential for this role.
n
Workers must be confident in following the participant's individual emergency and clinical management plans, including:
n
n
Recognising signs of deterioration or seizure activity.
n
Responding promptly to changes in the participant's condition.
n
Accessing and administering authorised emergency medication where required and in accordance with the participant's medication plan.
n
Contacting 000 when clinically indicated.
n
Communicating clear and accurate information to emergency services.
n
Having relevant equipment, medication and information ready for emergency responders.
n
Maintaining the safety of the participant and others while awaiting assistance.
n
n
About You:
n
The right person will be:
n
n
Calm and confident under pressure.
n
Highly observant and attentive.
n
Reliable and punctual.
n
Patient, respectful and compassionate.
n
Experienced with complex disability supports.
n
Comfortable working active overnight shifts.
n




Able to follow detailed clinical and emergency management plans.
n
Able to recognise when a situation requires escalation.
n
Confident working independently and using appropriate initiative.
n
Comfortable working closely with family members.
n
Committed to providing consistent and safe 1:1 support.
n
n
Previous hands-on experience supporting a participant with PEG feeding, suctioning, seizures and respiratory supports will be highly regarded.
n
What You'll Need:
n
n
Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent relevant qualification.
n
Previous experience providing complex or high-intensity disability support.
n
NDIS Worker Screening Check.
n
National Police Check.
n
Current First Aid and CPR.
n
NDIS Worker Orientation Module.
n
Australian working rights.
n
ABN or willingness to obtain one.
n
n
Why Work With Us?
n
n
Consistent 1:1 participant support.
n
Regular active night shifts.
n
Competitive contractor rates.
n
Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance provided.
n
Support from our Registered Nurse and coordination team.
n
Participant-specific training and clinical guidance.
n
Professional development opportunities.
n
Prospect to further develop complex and high-intensity support skills.
n
Supportive, experienced and responsive organisation.
n
Opportunity to build a consistent working relationship with one participant.
n
n
Discover Nursing Australia
n
Providing safe, skilled and person-centred disability support.
#J-*****-Ljbffr

📌 Disability Support Worker - Complex & High-Intensity Support (New South Wales)
🏢 Discover Nursing Australia
📍 New South Wales