Job Description

Disability Support Worker – Complex & High-Intensity Support

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Chatswood NSW 2067 | 1:1 Support | Active Night Shifts

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Discover Nursing Australia is looking for experienced and reliable Disability Support Workers to provide 1:1 complex support to a participant in Chatswood.

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This is an significant 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.

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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.

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The Role

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The participant requires comprehensive support throughout the night, including personal care, enteral feeding, respiratory supports, seizure management and ongoing monitoring.

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Active Night Shift:

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5:45 pm – 6:30 am

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Your responsibilities may include:

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- Oral suctioning.
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- PEG feeding and enteral nutrition support.
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- Administration of medication via PEG in accordance with the participant's medication plan.
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- Seizure monitoring and management.
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- Following seizure and emergency management plans.
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- Cough assist.
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- Nebuliser support.
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- Chest physiotherapy.
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- Positioning and regular repositioning.
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- Personal care and comfort support.
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- Monitoring respiratory status and general wellbeing.
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- Recognising and escalating changes in the participant's condition.
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- Maintaining accurate support documentation and progress notes.
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- Following clinical care plans and established protocols.
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- Working collaboratively with the participant's family and clinical team.
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Emergency Response:

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Being able to remain calm and organised during an emergency is essential for this role.

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Workers must be confident in following the participant's individual emergency and clinical management plans, including:

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- Recognising signs of deterioration or seizure activity.
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- Responding promptly to changes in the participant's condition.
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- Accessing and administering authorised emergency medication where required and in accordance with the participant's medication plan.
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- Contacting 000 when clinically indicated.
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- Communicating clear and accurate information to emergency services.
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- Having relevant equipment, medication and information ready for emergency responders.
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- Maintaining the safety of the participant and others while awaiting assistance.
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About You:

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The right person will be:

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- Calm and confident under pressure.
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- Highly observant and attentive.
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- Reliable and punctual.
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- Patient, respectful and compassionate.
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- Experienced with complex disability supports.
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- Comfortable working active overnight shifts.
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- Able to follow detailed clinical and emergency management plans.
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- Able to recognise when a situation requires escalation.
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- Confident working independently and using appropriate initiative.
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- Comfortable working closely with family members.
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- Committed to providing consistent and safe 1:1 support.
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Previous hands-on experience supporting a participant with PEG feeding, suctioning, seizures and respiratory supports will be highly regarded.

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What You'll Need:

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- Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent relevant qualification.
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- Previous experience providing complex or high-intensity disability support.
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- NDIS Worker Screening Check.
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- National Police Check.
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- Current First Aid and CPR.
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- NDIS Worker Orientation Module.
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- Australian working rights.
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- ABN or willingness to obtain one.
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Why Work With Us?

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- Consistent 1:1 participant support.
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- Regular active night shifts.
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- Competitive contractor rates.
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- Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance provided.
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- Support from our Registered Nurse and coordination team.
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- Participant-specific training and clinical guidance.
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- Professional development opportunities.
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- Opportunity to further develop complex and high-intensity support skills.
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- Supportive, experienced and responsive organisation.
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- Opportunity to build a consistent working relationship with one participant.
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Discover Nursing Australia

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Providing safe, skilled and person-centred disability support.

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