, About the Role

We are currently seeking experienced female Disability Support Workers to join our team in Nairne (Mt Barker region) , supporting a participant with complex, high-care needs .

This role involves providing 24/7 support in a home environment , working as part of a 2:1 care model during the day and active overnight support .

About the Participant

You will be supporting a female participant living with:

- Huntington’s Disease :

- Severe physical and cognitive impairment

- Swallowing difficulties (modified diet required)

- Limited verbal communication

- Full dependence for all activities of daily living

This is a high-intensity support role requiring patience, compassion, and strong clinical understanding.

Key Responsibilities

- Personal care (showering, dressing, toileting, continence care)

- Manual handling (2:1 transfers and mobility support)

- Meal preparation and assisted feeding (dysphagia support) :

- Medication assistance

- Monitoring safety (falls, choking risks)

- Domestic duties (cleaning, laundry, meal prep)

- Community access and transport

- Providing emotional support and companionship

Essential Requirements

- Female support workers only (as per participant preference)

- Minimum 2+ years experience in high-care / complex disability support :

- Experience with:

- Neurological conditions (e.g., Huntington’s, Dementia)





- Dysphagia / modified diets :

- Manual handling (2:1 care) :

- NDIS Worker Screening Check

- First Aid & CPR

- Valid Driver’s Licence & reliable vehicle

- Working rights in Australia

Highly Desirable

- Certificate III or IV in Individual Support / Disability

- Experience in behaviour support :

- Ability to work day, evening, and overnight shifts

Why Join This Ability Care

- Supportive and experienced management team

- Consistent shifts with a structured care team

- Prospect to work in a rewarding, person-centred environment :

- Ongoing training and development

If you are a compassionate, experienced support worker looking to make a meaningful difference, we would love to hear from you.

Job Type : Casual

Pay: $33.94 - $56.88 per hour

Application Question(s):

- Would you be willing to do short shifts in the day (2 hours at least)?

Experience :

- Aged care or Disability : 1 year (preferred)

Language :

- Fluent English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (required)
- Working with Children Check (required)
- National Police Certificate (required)
- Driver Licence (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Willingness to travel:

- 25% (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Experienced Female Disability Support Worker (Ndis) - Nairne / Mt Barker
🏢 This Ability Care
📍 Nairne