Job Description

About ACCORD CARE n

ACCORD CARE provides Supported Independent Living (SIL), in-home care and community-based disability supports under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

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At ACCORD CARE, we are committed to delivering structured and consistent support through clear care planning, evidence-informed clinical guidance and highly trained teams working in high-responsibility environments.

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Our focus is on providing protected, person-centred care that promotes dignity, independence and the highest standard of support for every participant.

About the Role n

We are seeking an experienced, reliable and compassionate Disability Support Worker to support a participant living in Cheltenham, Victoria , at an SDA property.

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This is a high-responsibility support role working with a participant living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) who is wheelchair and bed bound and requires an indwelling catheter and two staff for transfers . The participant requires consistent and attentive support with personal care, continence and catheter care, mobility, positioning, pressure care, medication assistance, mealtime management and daily living activities.

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The successful candidate must be confident supporting complex physical needs and be able to consistently follow participant-specific support plans, manual-handling procedures, medication requirements, mealtime-management guidelines and escalation protocols.

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This position is suited to a calm, observant and safety-focused support worker who understands the importance of safe manual handling, structured routines, accurate documentation and continuity of care.

Key Responsibilities n

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- Provide respectful personal care, including toileting, continence support, dressing and personal hygiene.
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- Provide catheter care in accordance with the participant's support plan and relevant procedures.
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- Support a participant who is wheelchair and bed bound with daily living activities and personal care.
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- Perform two-person manual handling and transfers safely and in accordance with the participant's manual-handling plan.
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- Safely use hoists,



slings and other transfer equipment where applicable and in accordance with training and participant requirements.
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- Support safe positioning, repositioning and pressure-care requirements.
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- Assist with wheelchair and bed-bound care, ensuring the participant's comfort, dignity and safety.
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- Provide medication assistance in accordance with the participant's support plan and ACCORD CARE procedures.
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- Provide mealtime assistance in accordance with the participant's mealtime-management requirements.
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- Observe changes in the participant's physical condition and promptly elevate concerns in accordance with established procedures.
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- Follow participant-specific support plans and clinical guidance consistently.
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- Complete clear and accurate progress notes, incident reports and handover documentation.
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- Maintain a safe, respectful and well-organised support environment.
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- Work collaboratively with the participant, family, support team, clinical staff and allied health professionals.
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- Follow ACCORD CARE policies, NDIS Practice Standards and all participant-specific support plans.
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Skills and Experience n

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- Minimum 2 years' experience in disability and/or aged care is preferred.
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- Previous experience supporting people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is highly regarded.
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- Demonstrated experience supporting people with complex physical support needs.
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- Experience providing catheter care.
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- Experience with two-person manual handling and transfers.
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- Confidence using hoists, slings and other transfer equipment where applicable.
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- Experience supporting wheelchair and bed-bound participants.
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- Strong understanding of positioning and pressure-care requirements.
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- Experience providing personal care, toileting and continence support.
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- Experience providing medication assistance.
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- Experience with mealtime management.
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- Strong observation, documentation and escalation skills.
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- A respectful, patient and person-centred approach.
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Mandatory Requirements n

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- Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Disability or a related qualification, or equivalent relevant experience.
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- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check.
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- Current Working with Children Check, where required.
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- Current First Aid and CPR certificates.
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- Current medication-assistance training.Current manual-handling and hoist-transfer training or demonstrated relevant experience.
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- Valid Australian driver licence.
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- Evidence of current Australian work rights.
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- Willingness to complete participant-specific training and competency assessments before commencing independent shifts.
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- Ability to safely undertake two-person transfers and manual handling as required.
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Desirable Experience n

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- Experience supporting participants with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) .
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- Previous catheter-care experience.
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- Experience supporting wheelchair and bed-bound participants.
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- Experience with pressure care and positioning.
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- Experience performing two-person manual handling and transfers.
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- Experience using hoists, slings and other transfer equipment.
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- Experience working in Supported Independent Living or SDA environments.
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- Experience supporting people with complex physical support needs.
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- Previous experience working for an NDIS provider.
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What We Offer n

At ACCORD CARE, we value our team and invest in their ongoing development. 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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- Five weeks of annual leave for eligible roles.
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- Structured onboarding and comprehensive training for complex-care environments.
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- Ongoing clinical support and supervision.
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- Clear career progression opportunities within disability services.
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- Stable and consistent shift scheduling.
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- A supportive and collaborative team environment.
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