Disability Support Worker (Perth)

Disability Support Worker (Perth)

03 Nov
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Unmatched Support Services
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Perth

03 Nov

Unmatched Support Services

Perth

About Unmatched Support Services

Unmatched Support Services is a registered NDIS provider delivering person-centred disability supports across Victoria, Queensland, and Western Australia. We support participants to live with greater independence, choice and control while receiving safe, consistent and respectful support tailored to their individual needs.

We value Support Workers who communicate well, take pride in the responsibilities of the role, identify and escalate concerns appropriately, maintain strong professional boundaries and contribute positively to a participant’s care team.

About the Role

We are seeking experienced Youth Disability Support Workers to join a dedicated care team supporting a young child with complex medical and disability related needs in Wilson, Perth WA.

You will play an important role in supporting the participant's safe transition from hospital to their family home, providing consistent, high-quality ongoing care involving tracheostomy care, ventilation support and respiratory monitoring.

The role requires demonstrated clinical support competencies, sound judgement and the ability to respond calmly and effectively during paediatric medical emergencies.

The Type of Worker We Need

We are seeking experienced Support Workers with demonstrated skills and competencies in:

- Paediatric tracheostomy care, including suctioning, stoma care, tie changes and emergency tube management
- Ventilation and respiratory support, including CPAP, BiPAP or home ventilation systems
- Respiratory monitoring and emergency response,



including recognising signs of respiratory distress, responding promptly and escalating concerns appropriately
- Supporting children with complex disabilities, including Down syndrome or similar developmental conditions

What Will Help You Succeed in This Role

We are looking for Support Workers who:

- Confidently follow individualised clinical care plans, emergency management protocols and medical instructions within their assessed competencies
- Demonstrate sound judgement and remain calm, focused and responsive during medical emergencies
- Work collaboratively with families, healthcare professionals and other Support Workers to ensure consistent and coordinated care
- Are proactive and observant, identifying and escalating changes in the participant's condition or emerging concerns promptly
- Maintain accurate clinical observations, progress notes, incident reports and detailed handovers
- Provide consistent and reliable availability, including overnight and weekend shifts, to support continuity of care

Reliability and continuity of care are essential. We are seeking Support Workers who can commit to consistent ongoing shifts and contribute to a stable, familiar and well-coordinated care team.





Highly Regarded Experience & Qualifications

- Registered Nurse (RN) or Enrolled Nurse (EN) qualification
- Certificate IV in Disability or a related qualification, supported by documented high-intensity care competencies
- Previous experience in paediatric intensive care (PICU), paediatric wards or paediatric home nursing.
- Experience supporting individuals with Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome (CCHS) or other complex respiratory conditions
- Turkish language proficiency highly regarded, to assist with communication and handovers with the participant's family

Mandatory Compliance Requirements

Applicants must have:

- Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
- Current Western Australian Working with Children Check
- Current First Aid and CPR certification, including appropriate paediatric emergency response training
- Current driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle
- Valid working rights in Australia
- Robust verbal and written communication skills
- Availability to work a combination of day, evening, overnight and weekend shifts
- Willingness and ability to undertake participant specific training, clinical competency assessments and ongoing refresher training as required

Interested?

If you have the experience, reliability and person-centred approach we’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume outlining your relevant support experience to [email protected]

Pay: $35.00 – $37.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Disability Support Worker (Perth)
🏢 Unmatched Support Services
📍 Perth

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