Disability Support Worker – Domestic Assistance & Companionship (Oberon)

Disability Support Worker – Domestic Assistance & Companionship (Oberon)

13 Oct
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Discover Nursing Australia
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Oberon

13 Oct

Discover Nursing Australia

Oberon

Disability Support Worker – Domestic Assistance & Companionship

Black Springs, NSW 2787 | 1:1 Support | 2 Days per Week | 10:00 am–1:00 pmAre you friendly, reliable and passionate about helping people feel comfortable, supported and connected at home?

About Discover Nursing AustraliaDiscover Nursing Australia is a nurse-led disability support provider committed to empowering people living with disability to live with greater independence, dignity and choice.

We provide person-centred support tailored to each participant’s needs, preferences and goals.

Current Prospect – Black Springs, NSW 2787We are seeking a friendly, reliable and caring Disability Support Worker to provide consistent 1:1 support to a female participant with a physical disability and significantly limited mobility.

Support is required two days per week, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, with the days to be agreed with the participant.

The role primarily involves cleaning, meal preparation and companionship at home. The participant uses a standing transfer turntable to assist with transfers. Applicants should be confident supporting mobility and transfers in accordance with the participant’s assessed support needs, care plan and equipment instructions.A good personality match and the ability to build a comfortable, respectful and consistent relationship are particularly important.

The RoleSupport includes:

- Household cleaning and domestic assistance.
- Meal preparation in line with the participant’s preferences.
- Companionship, conversation and social engagement.
- Assistance with everyday household routines.
- Mobility and transfer assistance using the participant’s standing transfer turntable, as required and in accordance with her support plan.
- Encouraging independence, dignity and choice.
- Maintaining accurate progress notes and support documentation.

About YouWe’re looking for someone who is:

- Friendly, patient and easy to talk to.
- Reliable,



punctual and available for consistent weekly shifts.
- Comfortable assisting with cleaning and meal preparation.
- Respectful of the participant’s home, privacy and preferences.
- Experienced in supporting people with physical disabilities and limited mobility.
- Competent in safe manual handling and transfer assistance, with a willingness to complete participant-specific training.
- Able to work independently and use appropriate initiative.
- Interested in developing a consistent working relationship with one participant.

Personality, reliability and a respectful approach are particularly important for this role.

What You’ll NeedApplicants must have, or be willing to obtain where applicable:

- Certificate III in Individual Support or an equivalent/relevant qualification.
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check.
- Current National Police Check.
- Current First Aid Certificate.
- Current CPR certification.
- Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Module – Quality, Safety and You.
- Australian working rights.
- Australian Business Number (ABN) or willingness to obtain one.
- Relevant manual handling and transfer experience.
- A professional, reliable and participant-focused approach.

Why Contract With Us?

- Consistent 1:1 participant support for six hours per week.
- Competitive contractor rates.
- Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance provided.
- Support from our Registered Nurse and coordination team.
- Participant-specific support and guidance.
- Professional development opportunities.
- A supportive, experienced and responsive organisation.
- Opportunity to build a meaningful and consistent relationship with one participant.

Interested?If you’re a Disability Support Worker located in Black Springs, NSW 2787 or surrounding areas, and are available two days per week from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, we’d love to hear from you.

Please send your resume, availability and a short introduction about yourself to:[email protected]

Discover Nursing Australia

Supporting independence, dignity and connection.

📌 Disability Support Worker – Domestic Assistance & Companionship (Oberon)
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