10 Sep
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Open Sky Disability Services
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Woodbridge
10 Sep
Open Sky Disability Services
Woodbridge
Female Disability Support Worker (Sleepover Shift – Perth, WA) - Casual basis
Client: Male Participant
Location: Woodbridge
Shift Days: We are looking for someone with adaptable availability across all seven days of the week, as shifts may be required on any day, including weekends.
Shift Time:
- 11:00 PM – 12:00 AM (Active)
- 12:00 AM – 8:00 AM (Inactive Sleepover)
- 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM (Active)
Additional availability on other days will be highly regarded.
About the Role:
We are seeking a female disability support worker to assist a male participant. This role involves personal care, bowel care (Peristeen irrigation), bladder management (Uridome), and manual handling with the use of a standing hoist.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the participant with night and morning personal care routines
- Conduct Peristeen bowel irrigation therapy (as trained)
- Manage Uridome catheter system and ensure hygiene and proper flow
- Follow a Manual Handling Care Plan, including standing hoist transfers
- Maintain accurate progress notes and complete bowel and catheter charts
- Provide respectful and safe care aligned with the participant’s preferences
- Monitor and report any health changes to the appropriate coordinator
Essential Requirements:
- Female support worker (client preference)
- Certificate in Manual Handling, Medication Administration, and Bowel Care (Peristeen) – or willingness to undertake required training
- Demonstrated experience in personal care and high-intensity support
- Understanding of neurogenic bowel and catheter management
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, First Aid, and CPR
Desirable:
- Additional availability across the week
- Experience supporting participants with complex health conditions
- Familiarity with NDIS documentation and compliance
Job Types: Full-time, Casual Pay: $35.00 – $38.00 per hour
Application Question(s)
- Are you a female support worker with the legal right to work in Australia?
☐ Yes ☐ No
- Do you have experience with Peristeen bowel care or are you willing to complete training?
☐ Yes – Experienced ☐ No
- Do you have experience with Uridome catheter management?
☐ Yes ☐ No
- Have you completed Manual Handling and Medication Administration training?
☐ Yes – Both ☐ Only Manual Handling
☐ Only Medication Administration
☐ Neither
- Do you have experience working with clients with high physical support needs and complex care plans?
☐ Yes ☐ No
- Are you able to follow a physiotherapist-guided manual handling plan and use a standing hoist?
☐ Yes – Confident ☐ Some experience
☐ No experience – Willing to train
- Are you available to work on required days, overnight and morning shifts (11 PM – 11 AM)?
☐ Yes ☐ No
☐ Partially (please specify in your application)
Work Authorisation
- Australia (Required)
Work Location: In person
📌 Female Disability Support Worker (Sleepover Shift – Perth, WA) (Woodbridge)
🏢 Open Sky Disability Services
📍 Woodbridge