ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Disability, Aged Care, or equivalent
• Nursing qualification (Registered Nurse, Enrolled Nurse) or relevant clinical experience in complex care
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate
• Manual Handling and Infection Control training (or willingness to obtain)
• Valid NDIS Worker Screening Check or current Working with Children Check and Police Check
• Current Australian Driver’s Licence and access to a reliable vehicle (if community access is involved)
• Strong understanding of professional boundaries, privacy, and duty of care

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a compassionate, reliable, and experienced NDIS Support Worker with a nursing background or relevant clinical experience to provide high-quality care and support to participants with paraplegia and significant physical support needs. This role is ideal for someone with a passion for person-centred care and the ability to manage complex personal care tasks safely and respectfully.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver hands-on personal care, including:
• Showering, dressing, toileting, continence care
• Manual handling and hoist transfers
• Assistance with mobility and positioning
• Support clients with medication administration (as per NDIS guidelines and client care plans)
• Assist with feeding and mealtime management, including PEG feeding (if applicable)
• Monitor participants’ physical and emotional wellbeing, reporting any changes promptly
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of care provided
• Assist clients with daily living activities and community access
• Promote and uphold clients’ dignity, independence, and choices at all times
• Work collaboratively with allied health professionals, families, and other team members