25 Oct
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Adapt Care Disability Services
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Two Rocks
25 Oct
Adapt Care Disability Services
Two Rocks
Female Disability Support Worker – Paediatric High-Intensity Supports
Location: Two Rocks, WA
Employment Type: Casual / Part-Time
Organisation: Adapt Care Disability Services
About the Role
Adapt Care Disability Services is seeking a compassionate, reliable and experienced female Disability Support Worker to provide personalised support to a 15-month-old child with high-intensity support needs in the family home in Two Rocks, WA.
The role involves assisting the child with daily routines, personal care, health-related support and developmental activities, while also providing reassurance and support to the family. The successful applicant will help ensure the child's safety, comfort, well-being, and participation in age-appropriate activities.
We are looking for someone who is patient, attentive and confident working with young children, with a strong commitment to providing secure, respectful and family-centred care.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide personal care and assistance with the child's daily routines.
- Support feeding, hygiene, dressing and other age-appropriate daily living activities, in accordance with the child's care plan.
- Deliver high-intensity supports in line with relevant training, clinical instructions and established procedures.
- Monitor the child's wellbeing and promptly report any concerns or changes in their condition.
- Support age-appropriate play, sensory activities and developmental engagement.
- Follow all relevant health, safety, infection control and emergency procedures.
- Maintain accurate shift notes and documentation.
- Communicate effectively with the child's family and relevant healthcare professionals.
- Provide consistent and reliable support to assist the family and offer respite to carers when required.
- Respect the family's routines, preferences, privacy and home environment.
Available Shifts
Support is required across weekdays, evenings, overnight periods and weekends.
Monday to Friday
- 7:30 am – 10:30 am
- 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
- 8:00 pm – 6:00 am – Active Night
Saturday and Sunday
- Up to 16 hours of support per day, scheduled across morning, evening or overnight periods according to the child's needs.
Flexibility to work across a range of shifts, including overnight and weekend support, is essential.
Essential Requirements
- Female support worker, as required for this position.
- Experience working with infants, toddlers or children with complex medical or disability support needs is highly desirable.
- A caring, patient and attentive approach when supporting young children.
- Ability to follow individual care plans and clinical instructions.
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check.
- Current First Aid and CPR certification appropriate to the role.
- Relevant qualifications in Disability Support, Individual Support, Nursing, Early Childhood or a related field are desirable.
- Reliable transport to Two Rocks, WA.
- Availability for a combination of weekday, evening, overnight and weekend shifts.
- Willingness to complete participant-specific training before delivering specialised supports.
What We Offer
- Flexible working opportunities across various shifts.
- Participant-specific training and ongoing guidance, as required.
- A supportive team environment.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a young child's life and support their family.
- Opportunities to develop experience in paediatric disability and high-intensity support.
Pay: $35.00 – $48.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10.0 – 35.0 per week
Work Location: In person
📌 Disability Support Worker (Two Rocks)
🏢 Adapt Care Disability Services
📍 Two Rocks