Full Time Female Support Worker – SIL (24-Hour Shift Cycle)

Location: Yangebup, Western Australia

About the Role

We are seeking experienced and reliable Full Time Support Workers (Female) to join our Supported Independent Living (SIL) house. The service provides 24/7 support in a shared home workplace, focusing on participant safety, independence, and quality of life.

This role operates on a 24-hour shift cycle, including active support and an inactive sleepover.

Shift Structure

- AM Shift: 7:00 AM –3:00 PM (approx.)
- PM Shift : 3:00 PM – 7 AM next day including 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM (inactive sleepover)

Key Responsibilities

- Provide high-level personal care, including showering, grooming, toileting, and bed bath
- Perform manual handling using Full Hoist and Sara Steady safely and confidently
- Support participants with severe dysphagia, following mealtime management plans
- Administer medication in line with Medication Competency (Med Comp) standards
- Prepare nutritious meals and support feeding where required
- Assist with daily living activities and promote participant independence and skill development
- Complete accurate progress notes, incident reports, and compliance documentation
- Support participants across day, evening, and overnight routines, ensuring safety and wellbeing
- Transport participants to appointments and community access using own vehicle

Mandatory Requirements

- Medication Competency experience
- Severe Dysphagia Competency Certificate
- Demonstrated experience in SIL environment (essential)
- Experience with:
- Full Hoist
- Sara Steady
- Bed Bath and complex personal care
- Certificate III or IV in Disability / Community Services (or equivalent)
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
- First Aid & CPR Certificate
- Manual Handling training
- Valid Driver’s Licence + Reliable Vehicle (mandatory for transport duties)
- Strong communication skills, professionalism, and reliability

Key Attributes

- Confident handling high care participants




- Strong understanding of NDIS compliance and documentation
- Ability to work independently during sleepover shifts
- Team-oriented with strong work ethic

Job Type: Casual

Application Question(s)

- Do you have access to your own reliable vehicle for work-related travel?

☐ Yes ☐ No
- What are your pronouns?

☐ She/Her ☐ He/Him

☐ They/Them

☐ Let me type: __**____

☐ I prefer not to say

- Do you hold comprehensive car insurance that covers transporting clients as part of your work duties?

☐ Yes ☐ No
- How far are you willing to travel for work?

(Please specify distance in kilometres or areas/suburbs)
- What is your current suburb or area of residence?
- What is your availability for shifts?

Please specify exact days and timeframes. Example: Monday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM or 6:00 AM – Sleepover shift

(Please do not use general terms such as “morning” or “afternoon.”)

- Are you comfortable using your own vehicle to support clients with activities such as shopping, medical appointments, and other community participation?

☐ Yes ☐ No
- Do you hold the following documents?

(Please tick all that apply and attach copies if available) ☐ Certificate III or IV in Individual Support / Disability / Aged Care

☐ NDIS Worker Screening Check

☐ Working With Children Check (WWCC)

☐ Valid First Aid Certificate

☐ Valid CPR Certificate

☐ Medication Competency Certificate

☐ Severe Dysphagia Competency Certificate

- Are you competent and authorised to administer medications in line with organisational policies and procedures?

☐ Yes ☐ No If yes, please briefly describe your experience:
- Do you have experience using the following equipment?

(Please tick all that apply) ☐ Sara Stedy

☐ Standing Hoist

☐ Full Hoist

☐ Bed Bath

- Do you have prior experience supporting clients recovering from a stroke or living with physical disabilities?

☐ Yes ☐ No If yes, please briefly describe your experience:

Work Location: In person

📌 Full-Time Female Support Worker – Supported Independent Living (SIL) House (Yangebup)
🏢 Open Sky Disability Services
📍 Yangebup