Female Disability Support Worker (Dementia Experience Required)
Come and join our amazing team and help usmake a difference to the lives of people living with disability.
About the role
We are looking forexperienced and caring Disability Support Workersto join our team and provide 1:1 and 2:1 support to a participant living withadvanced dementia and complex health needs.
This is a rewarding role for someone who is patient, calm and compassionate and who enjoys making a real difference in someone's day-to-day life.
Shift times are either 8am to 1 pm or 12 pm to 6 pm.
You will support the participant with:
Personal care and daily routines
Mobility, transfers and repositioning
Meals and fluid intake
Community access and meaningful activities
Emotional support and reassurance
Communication and changing needs
Maintaining dignity, privacy and choice
Following support, behaviour and health plans
Completing progress notes and reporting any concerns
The participant is receivingpalliative care, so you will need to be comfortable providing comfort-focused support and supporting someone experiencing changes in their health.
Your recent company:
Myxais a registered NDIS Service provider assisting people with disability, their family, and carers.
We deliver individually tailored services to maximise participant choice and control.
We aim to support our participants to empower them to achieve their goals and live a full life.
About you
As the successful candidate, you will possess the following:




Dementia experience is required in order to be considered for this role
A strong understanding of the NDIS and participant support requirements
Have excellent communication skills with the ability to respond to the needs of people with a disability
Experienced in implementing positive behaviour support strategies to manage complex behaviours
Experience supporting NDIS participants with physical and psychosocial disabilities
Calm, patient and gentle
Caring, compassionate and respectful
Observant and able to notice changes in the participant's health or behaviour
Passion for building strong relationships and rapport with participants
Ability to work as part of a team and independently
Ability to complete detailed and accurate documentation
First Aid Certificate
Drivers Licence
NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
Working with Children Check
Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination
Legal working rights in Australia
You will have the opportunity to work for an organisation who prides themselves on providing the most suitable supports for our participants.
You will be provided with the opportunity of ongoing training to enable you to provide the best quality supports.
We also offer:
An opportunity to develop and advance in your career
MYXA is an equal opportunity employer.
We value and strongly support the principles of equal opportunity in the workplace.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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📌 Female Disability Support Worker (Dementia Experience Required) (Melbourne)
🏢 Myxa Care
📍 Melbourne