Disability Support Worker – Domestic Assistance & Companionship
Black Springs, NSW **** | 1:1 Support | 2 Days per Week | 10:00 am-1:00 pm
Are you friendly, reliable and passionate about helping people feel comfortable, supported and connected at home?
About Discover Nursing Australia
Discover 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 Chance – Black Springs, NSW ****
We 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 Role:
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 You:




We'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 key for this role.
What You'll Need:
Applicants 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.
Discover Nursing Australia
Supporting independence, dignity and connection.
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📌 Disability Support Worker – Domestic Assistance & Companionship (New South Wales)
🏢 Discover Nursing Australia
📍 New South Wales